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UoiTersity of the State of New York

State Library Bulletin

HISTORY No. I

April 1898

SUPPLKMEHTAKV LIST

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INTRODUCTORY NOTE TO HISTOKY SERIES

This is the first of a series of bulletins reproducing historical
material not readily accessible. The New York state library has
over 250,000 manuscripts from which selections will be made of the
matter most frequently in demand not only by historians but by
genealogists, members of patriotic societies and others who in recent
years are showing so nmch added interest in everything pertaining
to our early history. The pamphlet form of the bulletins has l>een
adopted instead of the costly large volume, as in most cases the
inquirer finds what he needs in the pamphlet without incurring the
expense of the book. As fast as enough bulletins arc printed to
make a volume they will be bound together, with suitable contents
and indexes. It is thought that wo can in this way with a minimum
of expense make our historical treasures more widely available.

Melvil Dewey

Director

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ABBREVIATIONS

C. M. Colonial maDnscripts

D. Deeds

G. B. R. New York genealogical and biographical record

G. E. General entries, v^. 1

L. W. Licenses and warrants

M. B. Marriage bonds

W. O. P. Warrants, orders, passes

Volume and page numbers are separated by a colon ; e. g. 3 : 145
means vol. 3, page 145.

University of the State of New York

State Library Bulletin

HISTORY No. I.

April 1898

SUPPLEMENTARY LIST OF MARRIAGE LICENSES

PKEFACE

Since the publication of the NamesofpersoTi^forwhoinmcirricu/e
licenses were issued hy the secretary of the province of New York
previovrS to 178 Jf^ Albany 1860, to which this volume is a supple-
ment, there have been found three thin folio volumes of marriage
bonds which have been bound as v. 41 of the series of Marriage
hands. Of this volume p. 1-66 cover the years 1752-53, p. 67-144
the years 1755-56, and p. 145-240 the year 1758. Some of these
names were printed by E. B. O'Callaghan in the New York
genealogical and biographical record ^ October 1871, 2:194-200,
but they are all entered in this list as in Marriage bonds, v. 41. For
an account of marriage licenses and description of the original
volumes of Marriage bonds see introduction to the Names cf per-
sons for whom 7narria^e licenses were issued previous to 178Jf,.

The names in the present supplement have been obtained from
the following sources :

1 Marriage bonds, v. 41, above mentioned.

2 Addenda on p. 478-80 of the volume entitled Names of per-
sons for whom, marriage licenses were issued previous to 178 Jf,
AJbany 1860. This list of addenda contains names occurring in the
original 40 volumes of Marriage bonds and overlooked in the

Unirersity of the State of New Vork

State Library Bulletin

HISTORY No. I

April 1898

BUPHLEMENTARY LIST

MARRIAGE LICENSES

ALBANV
UNIVEBSirV OB ni& 9TATB 0¥ tfllW TUKK

Price j cents

12 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1756 Mar. 25 Brinckerhoff, Daniel, and Ann Montfort M.B. 41:100

1758 July 10 Brinckerhoff, Elizabeth, and John A. Brinckerhoff

M.B. 41:178

1756 Ap. 10 Brinckerhoff, John, and Mary'Lnyster M.B. 41:107

1758 July 10 Brinckerhoff, John A., and Elizabeth Brinckerhoff

M.B. 41:178

1G95 Mar. 9 Britten, Rebecca, and Abram Cole G.B.R. 3: 92

1704 Ap. 5 Britton, Anne, and Nathan Whitman G.B.B. 2: 26

Hili6 Aug. 12 Brookesbanck, , and Humphrey Tregenny G.B.R. 3: 94

1753 Jan. 5 Brookman, Catherine, and Alexander Phoenix M.B. 41: 40

1706 Jan. 10 Broughton, Andrew, and Mary Mansey G.B.B. 2: 28

1705 Dec. 24 Broughton, Samson, and Mary Ravaud G.B.R. 2: 28
1752 Dec. 22 Brower, William, and Mocletla Van Duyn M.B. 41: 35

1752 Dec. 20 Brown, Abigail, and Joshua Mersereau M.B. 41: 32

1753 Jan. 24 Brown, Hannah, and Benjamin Quereau M.B. 41: 50

1706 Mar. 30 Brown, John, and Abiny Barden G.B.R. 2: 28

1704 July 29 Brown, Mary, and Hendrlck Jansen G.B.R. 2: 26

1705 Dec. 24 Brughman, Harmanus, and Allite Stevense G.B.R. 2: 28

1695 Oct. 16 Bruyor, Geshennamah, and Juriaen Bosch G.B.R. 3: 92
1098 Nov. 10 Bryan, Elizabeth, and John Durend G.B.R. 3:193
1763 Oct. 26 Bryant, Jesse, and Mary Ketcham M.B. 7:406

1696 May 7 Buckenhoven, Stephen, and Anna van Hoist G.B.R. 3: 94
1703* Dec. 9 Buckley, Elizabeth, and John Huttkins G.B.R. 2: 26

1695 Oct. 11 Budd, Joseph, and Sarah Underbill G.B.B. 3: 92
1758 July 22 Bufflere, Jacob, and Margaret Simonsen M.B. 41:191
1698 Dec. Bunt, Mary, and Christian Lawrier G.B.R. 3:193
1705 Nov. 21 Bunting, Benjamin, and Cornelia Caroleln G.B.R. 2: 28
1693 Sep. 4 Burch, William, and Hanna Robinson G.B.R. 2:142
1758 June 5 Burdett, Susannah, and John Low M.B. 41:146

1696 June30 Burger, Eva, and George Hulgrow G.B.R. 3: 93

1704 Sep. 9 Burger, Myndert, and Sarah Dese G.B.R. 2: 26
1698 Sop. 5 Burle, Joshua, and Judith Sexton G.B.R. 3:193

1752 Dec. 13 Burnet, John, and Anne Smith M.B. 41: 24
1758 July 13 Burney, Edward, and Ellzabetli Cramshlre M.B. 41:185
1758 Aug. 4 Burns, Elizabeth, and Charles Merry M.B. 41:202

1753 Jan. 22 Burns, Margret, and Silas Lawrence M.B. 41 : 46

1705 Sep. 15 Burroughs, Mary, and Thomas Oakley G.B.R. 2: 28

1703 Dec. 13 Burroughs, Raechall, and William Huggen G.B.R. 2: 26
1695 Nov. 16 Burroughs, Thomas, and Mary Tayler G.B.R. 3: 93

1704 Ap. 25 Burroughs, Unis, and Nathaniel Lynes G.B.R. 2: 26
1753 Jan. 23 Burrows, Jeremiah, and Mary Stringham M.B. 41: 40

1697 Oct. 18 Burt, Richard, and Margaret Glenn G.B.R. 3:192
1704 Oct. 4 Burtell, Peter, and Margorett Van Clyff G.B.R. 2: 27
16l>4 Oct. 11 Burton, Mary Ann, and Hend'k Jansen Vandenbergh

G.B.R. 3: 92

1697 Mar. 1 Busch, Cornelia, and Peter Cavaleer G.B.R. 3: 93

SUPPLBMENT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 13

1758 Aug. 24 Bush, Anne, and Isaac Somendyck M.B. 41:229

1753 Feb. 19 Bussing, Peter, and Susannah Myers M.B. 41: 58

1756 June 14 Butler, Hannah, and Nathaniel Ooles M.B. 41:143

1758 Aug. 5 Butler, Mary, and Johannes Vanderheyden M.B. 41:205

1752-56 Butteler, John, and Rachel Winant CM. 82: 62

1701 Sep. 15 Buttler, John, and Hanah Saunders G.B.R. 3:194

1701 Sep. 15 Buttler, John, and Sarah G.B.R. 2:142

1778 June 13 Caen, Daniel, and Wyntie Pettit M.B. 25:100

1758 Aug. 16 CagiU, James, see Cargili, James.

1756 Mar. 1 Cain, Oatherin, and Jeremiah Pundt M.B. 41: 91

1761 Dec. 23 Caithness, David, and Mary Patten M.B. 5:296

1765 May 24 Oalhown, George, and Mary Sneeden M.B. 9:139

1758 Sep. 6 Calyer, Peter, and Margarita De Bevois M.B. 2: 5
1698 May 4 Campell, Jane, and George Gilbert G.B.R. 3:193

1759 May 17 Cane, Samuel, and Flora M.B. 2:288
1728 July 19 Cannon, Ab'm, and CM. 68: 86

1760 Oct 18 Cannon, Abraham, and Maria Springsteen M.B. 3:371
1695 Nor. 18 Gannon, Andrew, and Ann Puppyn G.B.R. 3: 93

1703 Aug. 18 Cantain, Moses, and Mary DeWitt G.B.R. 2: 25
1753 Aug. 20 Car, Charles, and Sarah Collins M.B. 1: 93
1758 Aug. 16 Cargili, James, and Ester Earl M.B. 41:214

1752 Dec. 15 Cargili, John, and Phebe Strilter M.B. 41: 27

1691 Nor. 22 Carhart, Thomas, and Mary Lord G.B.R. 4: 31

1700 Ap. 27 Carille (or Uiville), Adam, and Eli5&abeth Gizebert

G.B.R. 3:194

1695 May 28 Carly, Mary, and James Spencer G.B.R. 3: 92

1753 Jan. 11 Carman, Amy, and Joseph Dralie M.B. 41: 42
1683 Jan. 20 Carman, John, and Elizabeth Ludlom CM. 31: 7

1761 Aug. 6 Carmick, David, and Elenor Vance M.B. 5: 28
1694 Dec. 12 Carnaby, Nicholas, and Jane Dawning G.B.R. 3: 92
1705 Nov. 21 Carolein, Cornelia, and Benjamin Bunting G.B.R. 2: 28

1701 Aug. 29 Carr, Joanna, and Arthur Willis G.B.R. 2:142

1704 May 5 Carter, Mary, and Phillip Boolis G.B.R. 2: 26
1693 Dec. 19 Carter, Zebulon, and Heiltie Sloot G.B.R. 3: 91
1701 July 23 Cauloy, John, and Agenitie Vande Spegel G.B.R. 3:194

1701 Dec. 22 Cavaleer, Magdalen, and William Ohisnall G.B.R. 3:1M
1697 Mar. 1 Cavaleer, Peter, and Cornelia Busch G.B.R. 3:93
1753 Jan. 10 Cavalier, Alida, and John Parsons M.B. 41: 41
1761 Feb. 10 Cavanaugh, Sylvester, and Lucy Moore i M.B. 4: 56
1703 Dec. 3 Cavelir, Adam, and Mary Dalcale G.B.R. 2: 26
1760 July 3 Cayton, Elizabeth, and Philip Welch M.B. 3:204

1702 July 29 Cebra, James, and Ann Meyer G.B.R. 3:195
1758 June 12 Cebra, James, and Catharine Beekman M.B. 41:152

1692 Ap. 28 Cergoe, Margery, and Edw'd Willake G.B.R. 4: 32

1696 Mar. 10 Ceysler, Ilestlier, and Barnot Reyners G.B.R. 3: 93

14 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1705 Dec. 24 Chamberllne. Elizabeth, and John Fleet G.B.R. 2: 28

1T03 Aug. 12 Chambers, Abraham Qoesbeck, and Sarab Bayard

O.B.B. 2: 25

1693 Aug. 17 Chambers, John, and Mary Drummond O.B.R. 2:142

1702 Dec. 5 Chambers, Mary, and muliard Hnbinson O.B.R. 1: 3

1703 Oct. 10 Cbamplon, fTiiincls. and John Jusell G.B.B. 2: 25
ITM AiiB.24 Chapnian, T^Iflrj' and WUHoni Hawhurst M.B. 41:228
1C05NOV. 27 Chappell, FranclB, jiiiil Ann Fromnnted G.B.R. 3:93
17W Jan. 8 CljarEpton. Jolau. and Hester nieve G.B.R. 2: 27
1096 Sep. S Cheeli.EllKshetli, and John Moore G.B.Bi. 3: 93
1758 Aug. 11 Clilld. OertTuy and Abraham Leggett M.B. 41:209
IC94 Sep. IS Chllders, Delia, and Johannes Oroenendyke O.B.R. 3: 92

1701 Dec. 22 Cblsnall, William, and Magdalen Cavaleer O.B.R. 3:194
1703 Ap. 8 ChiBWfll, Jaiifi. and Augustine Grnliam G.B.B. 1: 13
1703 June29 Chrtetlense, Tetr r and Belleklo AtlUlna G.B.B. 2: 26
16S« Oct. at Clare, Kalherlnc, and Jeremy Kittle L.W. 63

1702 Dec. 16 Clark. Daniel, and Elizabeth McGuIre M.B. 41: 28

1703 Junc23 Clarke, Eliza, and William OlearosRO O.B.R. 2: 25

1694 May 10 Clatworthy, John, and Mary Leeson O.B.R. 3: 92
1753 Feb. 10 Clous. T.oiuiiieluiud, and William Atkinson M.B. 41: 57
1761 Feb. 14 Cleghorne, Wilit, and DaTid Ramsey M.B. 4: 63
1753 Jan. 22 Clement, Ii;II?„'il>etb. aiwl JaJnos Farringion M.B. 41; 45
1G96 July 2 Clement, James, and Sarah Hlnchmnn G.B.R. 3: 93

1699 Sep. 24 Gierke, Charity, and Tticliard Lawrence G.B.B, 2:142
1758 Aug. 14 Cllne. William, and Jonnnn Tn-loi-wood M.B. 41:213
tT04 Jan. 11 Clottworthy, tlanna. and Johannes Johnson O.B.R. 2: 26
1702 Oct. 26 Clouder, Mnrr nnil llnlpli Thurman G.B.B. 1: 3
1698 July 18 Clowes, Samuel :uiil KalliriiK: Itouw G.B.B. 3:193
1694 Jan. Coats, Edward, and Sarah Thomson O.B.R. 3: 91
lW«i-87Jnn.'.il Cobbltt, Ann, and Samuell Henry L.W. 86
169C Aug. 28 Cobbltt, l.ydiii, itnd Thnmas Wri;rht O.B.R. 3: 93
17.'ifi Mny Culihnm. llolicrt, and M,ir>' Gereau M.B. 41:122
1750 Jan. 27 Cock, .\bmham, and Illlah Minthome H.B.41: 80

1702 Oct. 20 Cock, Catherine, and ConradusYaiiderbeeck G.B.R. 1: 3
1701 Oct. 25 Cockling, Thomas, and Deborab Smith O.B.R. 2:142

1703 Mny 12 Coderese, Bachcll, and Adolpbe De Oroosae O.B.R. 1: 13
16D5 Ap. 6 Cool, r.ydia, and Peter Manett G.B.R. 3: 92
I7;;6 June 3 Coen Oven, John, and Jane Brlant M.B. 1: 1
1703 Aug. Coenraats. Octave, and Mary Tjongfleld G.B.R. 2: 2-'>
1701 Mny L'2 Coerton. Henry, and Elizabelh He RIemer G.B.R. 3:1!M
1758 June20 Coest. Andrew, and Margaret Bacebeuse M.B. 41:1(12
17.''>8 July 7 Coffram. John, and Mary Ball M.B. 41:175
1705 Mny 19 Colbume, Frances, and Ji.bn Hlggs G.B.R. 2: 27
1685 Mar. Cole, Abram, and Rebecca Britten G.B.R. 3: 92
1758 Jnno S Cole, Catharine, and John Needbam M.B, 41:148

1700 Feb. 1 Cole, Rose, and John Townsend G.B.R. 2: 28

1752-56
160S July 27
ICOl Dec.
1753 Mar. 27
17W: June 14

1757 Ap. 4
16»9 Aug. 31
1C92 Ap. 17

1701 Oct. 27
1705 Sep. 20

1758 Aug. &
ltI04 Aug. 9
1Q&4 Ap. 7

1702 July 29
1752 Dec. 16

1703 Dec. 14
1C09 May 6
l(t08 June30

1700 Jan. 10
. 175G May 6

1704 July 20

1705 Dec. 8
1T53 Jan. 31

1752 Dec. 20
1703 Dec. 6
1T03 Dec. 6
175B May 15
IGOO Aug. 14
1750 May 15
1756 June 3

1706 Jan. 10

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1700 Jan. 19
1695 June 20

1703 July 6

1753 Feb. 5
1697 Ap. 28
1699 Aug. 9

1704 Sep. 21

1705 Sep. 3
1758 Sep. 1
1786 Nov. 17
16M Dec. 31
1687 Mar. 30
1758 July 13

SDPPLBMBNT TO UARRIAOE LICENSES 15

Cole, Susannah, and John Marshal O.M. 82: ffi

Conman, Henry, and Kleauor Hunt G.B.R. 3:103

Otdemnn, Henry, and Mary Meads O.B.B. 4: 31

Coleman, ThoinaK, aud EliKutieUi Itoe M.B.41: 15

Coles, Niiihitiilil«Ti,l Ilnminb Butlw M.B. 41:143

Collier, Mary, and Jacob Wlltse M.B. 1:486

Collins, Ellztb, and Adam Ball G.B.R. 2:142

Collins, James, and Klizulicil^ Ki'unedy G.B.R. 4: 32

Collins, Jolin. jind Margnnt Verplank G.B.R. 3:194

Oolscn, Ii.ibcrt, Qud Elizabeth Jonee G.B.R. 2: 28

Coiiinvny Terence, and Calliarioe Benson M.B. 41:204

Coolcy, lii'lKir;ili,,ind .Nicholas I'lciillng G.B.R. 3: 02

Cooper, Ben}., and II<-lcna Wllklns G.B.R. 3: 91

Cooper, John, and Hannah Frost G.B.R. 3:195

Cooper, John, and Ruth Wllec M.B. 41: 31

Corbett, John, and Mary Graham i G.B.R. 2: 26

Corbltt, John, aud Christian Milton G.B.R. 3:103
Corcman, Daniel Ptrterse, aud Anna Maria Plevler

a.B.B. 3:193

Corbndt, Ann. and Stephen Delancy G.B.R. 3:103

Cornel, Gilliam, and Margaret Schanck M.B. 41:120

Corncllae, AlUc, and John r.isicr G.B.R. 2: 26

Cornollson, John, and Elizabeth Hazareth G.B.R. 2; 28

Cornell, pjiiiii'l niiiH'h^irily Valentine M.B.41:53

Cornell, Elizabeth, and Anthony Sarly M.B. 41: 33

Cornell, Elizabeth, and Nlcbolaa Stlllwell G.B.R. 2: 26

Cornell, John, and I-etiriii I'riutK G.B.R. 2: 26

Cornnell, Joseph, and Sarah Heady M.B. 41:128

Cornwell, George, and Ann Merchant G.B.R. 2:142

Comwell, Joseph, and Sarah TTe.8rty ' M.B. 41:128

Oorsen, Ann. and David Klugeland M.B. 41:137

Corleleau, Jiiquee. and Altic T. Boerman G.B.R. 2: 28

Corteiyou, Cr-rnclous. and Knr.v Spragg CM. 82: 62

Cortlandt, Ann, and Stephen Delaucy G.B.R. 3:103
Cortlaodt, John, aud Aqi:u Ntary van Scbalck G.B.R.

Corrard. Hugh, and I'litieiiee Throg'niorton G.B.B.

Cosby, Arthur, and Mary Hagins M.B.

Cosins. Baxne, and Grace Sanford G.B.R.

Coulylie, Margt., and Hej.ry Rwt G.B.R.

CourUe, Hmtie, and t'eter Itoose G.B.R.

Cowne, Debora, aud RIclid. Siilwell G.B.B. !

Cox. AQtie. .niulMletinel Hn.v M.B. 4:

Coi, Dorothy, and RIchfird Harford L.W.

Coi, Jacobus, aud Ciittiarlna IHivIOb G.B.R. ;

Cos, William, and Juda Martins L.W.

Cramshire, Elizabeth, and Edward Bumey M.B. 41

3: 02
2: 26
41: 56
3: 93
2:142
2: 27

16 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1756 May 14 Cramshire, Jane, and William Finney M.B. 41:125

1703 May 16 Crawford, Patriclc, and Katherin Potter G.B.R. 1: 13

1760 Dec. 10 Creed, Benjamin, and Jane Hewlet M.B. 13:478

1703 Dec. 24 Creed, Jane, and Thomas Whitehead G.B.R. 2: 26

1701 June 6 Cregers, Mareya, and Johanes Vreland G.B.R. 3:194

1702 Aug. 28 Cregler, Elizabeth, and Nicholas Dally G.B.R. 3:195

1702 Aug. 27 Cregler, Martinus, and Margarett Van Dalsen G.B.R. 3:195

1704 Mar. 4 Crego, Josias, and Anne Ellsworth G.B.R. 2: 26
1090 June29 Crego, Richard, and Sarah Stilwell G.B.R. 3: 93
1752-56 Crips, Richer, and Martha Wolcan CM. 82: 62

1700 Nov. 25 Croaker, Robert, and Susannah Peterson G.B.R. 3:194
1756 Jan. 23 Crocheron, Abm. and Eliz. Du Puy M.B. 41: 77
1758 June 21 Crosfleld, Stephen, and Mary C. Kerbyle M.B. 41:164

1691 Sep. 7 Crundall, Debomh, and Thomas Lyndall G.B.R. 4: 31

1703 Mar. 2 Cruyger, John, and Mary Cuyler G.B.R. 1:13
1005 Ap. 8 CuUom, Peter, and Martha Barrlman G.B.R. 3: 92

1758 June 10 Cussouw, Jacob, and Pamytje Van Kleef M.B. 41:149
1703 Mar. 2 Cuyler, Mary, and John Cruyger G.B.R. 1: 13

1693 Oct. 23 Cuyler, Rachel, and Meyndert Schuyler G.B.R. 2:142
1756 Ap. 12 Cuyper, Rachel, and Dennis Van Dorson MJB. 41:100

1759 Nov. 17 Dacon, James, and Mary Dobbs M.B. 2:503
loyo Aug. 13 Dailie, Peter, and Seijtle Duyckinck G.B.R. 3: 94

1703 Dec. 3 Dalcale, Mary, and Adam Cavellr G.B.R. 2: 26

1701 May 24 Dale, Robert, and Elizabeth Turner G.B.R. 3:194
1750 Jan. 16 Dally, Elizabeth, and John Anthony M.B. 41: 75

1702 Aug. 28 Dally, Nicholas, and Elizabeth Cregler G.B.R. 3:195
1758 July 19 Dalton, Margaret, and Edward Kaho M.B. 41:189

1704 Feb. 27 Daniel, Thomas, and Sarah Godfrey G.B.R. 2: 27
1702 Dec. 24 Daniell, Robt, and Susanne Nicholas G.B.R. 1: 3

1705 May 25 Dant, Pierre, and Elizabeth Holt G.B.R. 2: 27
lh*98 May 25 Darkins, Lydia, and Jacobus RoUoquin G.B.U. 8:193

1692 Dec. 1 Darvall, Katharina, and Frederick Philips G.B.R. 4: 32
1702 Oct. 27 Davenport, Thomas, and Magarett Lepenar G.B.R. 1: 3
1756 Dec. 6 Davenport, William, and Eleanor Kelly M.B. 1:374

1694 Dec. 31 Davids, Catharina, and Jacobus Cox G.B.R. 3: 92
1090 July 6 Davies, Engeltie, and Thomas Giles G.B.R. 3: 93
1758 Aug. 14 Davis, George, and Elizabeth Turner M.B. 41:212

1693 Mar. 25 Davis, Hester, and John Finch G.B.R. 2:142

1702 Ap. 30 Davis, James, and Elisbeth Santford G.B.R. 3:195

1703 June27 Davis, Janekie, and Peter Battery G.B.R. 2: 25
1093 Ap. 14 Davis, Mary, and Michael Greenham G.B.R. 2:142
1703 Ap. 10 Dav!3, Ruth, and John Shepard G.B.R. 1: 13
1758 July 22 Davis, Sarah, and Jonas Hlgby M.B. 41:193
1699 Feb. 25 Davison, William, and Eleanor Goff G.B.R. 3:193

1694 Ncv. $ Dawning, James, and Sarah Evans G.B.R. 3: 92

SOrrLEMBNT TO MARRIAGB LICENSES 17

1684 Dec. 13 Dawning, Jane, and NifAotaa Oamabr G.B.B. 3:92

1756 June 7 D&wBon, Mary, and MynderC Van Evera M.B. 41:139

1750 Ap. 23 DawBon, SneanDa, and Ellas Andei-Bon M.B. 41:114

1706 June 9 DawBon. Thomas, .ui.l M.'tiy Thii\t.?r ' G.B.R. 2:27

1704 May 30 Dayly, Hannah, nnd Kiinmrdns BiK'iiriliis Q.B.E. 2: 2fl

17&G Jan. 18 Dean. Alexander, and Elizabeth Lynch M.B. 41: 74

17ltS Mar. 28 Dean, Daniel, and Charity Odell MB. 41:145

1758 July 11 Dean, Elizabeth, and John Welch M.B. 41:181

1698 Oct. 10 Dean, Hannah, and BcnJ. Tliips G.B.R. 2:142

1700 July 13 Dean, Hannah, and Jnaeph Asplnwalle Q.B.R. 3:194
1764 June 4 De Bevols, Cbarlee, and Mary Van Honten M.B. 8:24S
1752-6e Decer [Decker], Ere, and Jeanis Wood CM. 82: 62
1752-56 Deccr [Decker], Sarah, and John Merrtl G.M.82: 62
1756 Feb. 3 Decker, Cbarlee, and Maraey Merrn M.B. 41: 85

1704 JnneSS Deerby, Merttle, and Albert Vnn "VVinUel G.B.R. 2: 26
ITCS Jan. 5 Dpforccst, ^'^a<■. and Allda Fonda M.B. 41: 39
1756 June 9 Pc loreeRt, Jacob, and Tryntle Bratt M.B. 41:140

1705 Jnne23 DeForeest, Joannes, and Tryntfe Garretse Itaveatelii

G.B.B. 2: 27

1704 Sep. 20 DeForeest, Sarah, and John Meyer . G.B.R. 2: 27
1753 Jan. 6 DeforeeBt, SiiRannnh. nnil Isaac Defunda M.B. 41; 38

1706 Ap. 11 D'Forest, Mary, and Tflnnc D'R>>yiner G.B.R, 2: 28

1702 Jan. 30 Deforest, Rarah, and JobanesHanae G.B.R. 3:194
1753 Jan. 5 Defunda, iHaac, and Punnnnah Deforeest M.B. 41: 38
1766 Feb. 12 De Graw. James, nntl Ann Itnpelje M.B. 41: 87

1705 Dec. 19 De Gray, Anne, and William Wamer G.B.R. 2: 28

1703 May 12 De Gpoosse, Adolphe. nut! Tlaihell CmlercBc G.B.R. 1: IS
170) Sep. 14 De Groot, Aegle. and ncriird S<:liy!<T G.B.R. 2: 25
1703 Feb. 3 De Haeeae, Suwinnnh. iiml Robfrt Hickman G.B.R. 1:13

1701 Oct, 27 De Haert, Elizabeth, and William Van Newenhujaen

G.B.R. 2:142

1697 Oct 9 Dehance, Jan, and Margaret Symonse tTtlinee O.B.R. 3:192

1703 Jan. 5 Dehart, Balthazer, .and JInrKrItta Maurlta G.B.R. 1: S

1704 Dec, 4 D'Hart, Catalina, and ,Incobii8T\lp G.B.R. 2:27
1609 May 19 Dehart, Cathrlne, and .Tofleph Blydenhoi^h G.B.R. 3:193
1601 Aug. 22 DeHart, Katherlne, and Jamos Larkon G.B.R, 4: 31
1605 Jsne27 de Hart, Matthew, and Jannette Maiirlti! G.B.R. 3: 92
1694 Ap. 12 d'Honneur, Johannes, and Johanna Mayoard G.B.R. 3: 91

1702 May 14 De Key Catherine, and .\bram Wandall G.B.R. 3:195
1694 May Pekpy, Tncobus. and Sarnli Wlllet G.B.R. 3:92

1704 Mar. 7 De Kleyn, Leonard Huygen, and Snaannab Vangibton

G3.R. 2: 26

1705 Nov. 2 De KTyen, Elizabeth, and Anthony Llspeaard G.B.R. 2: 28

1703 Sep. 15 De la Metze, Ruttle, and Hendrlck Bognert G.B.E. 2: 25
1700 Jan. 19 Delancy, Stephen, and Ann Cortlaodt Q,B,n. 3:103

1704 Jan. 2S De Lanoy, Maria, and Christopher Beekman G.B.R. 2: 26

18 NEW XORK STATE I.tBRAKT

1606 Feb. 21 DeLanoy, Peter, and Mary Edeall G.B.R. 3: 93

101)2 Jiine27 De I,a Plalne, Mario, and Jptrn I..e Chavelfer G.B.R, 4: 32

1B96 Aug. II De Meyer. Mrs Afiiietic, and William Jenoway G.B.R. 3; 03

1086-87 Jau.20 De Morria. Nkolns, fliid Eleanor WUllamB L.W. 86

1699 Aug. 18 Denham, liiivid. and Mary Elsle.v G.B.R. 2:142

1T04 Jan. 14 Denlke, Mary, ami .Tohn Dcnmai-l; G.B.R, 2: 26

1704 Jan. 14' Denmark, John, and Mary Benike Q.B.B. 2: 28
n.'ht Jan, 18 Denmark, Mary, and Henry Peckwell MB. 41: 43
1756 May 1 Dent»n, Martha, and Stephen Herriman M.B. 41:118
1(»9 Aug. 29 Denton, Phebe, and 111 chanJ Thome G.B.R. 2:142
1694 Sep. 19 de Peyster, Cornells, and Marin BaJicker G.B.R. 3: 92
lU99Aug.l8 Depheysler, Cornelia, and j\!esaa(IerSteU!ird G.B.R. 2:142
1752-5G Depue, Elizabeth, and Comeloue Slmeecn CM. 82: 62
ITCW June 5 DePuy, Andrew and Ji«if .\rd]iinlniw G.B.R. 2: 26
1703 Mar. 30 ncravnl Frnncis. and Plfbard Wlllett G.B.R. 1:13
1703 Dec. 18 Doray lllll.vJpu, and Jafobus Bayard G.B.R. 2: 26
ITOI! Ap. 11 D'Heymer, Inaac, and Mary D"Forest G.B.R. 2: 28
1701 May 22 De Rlemor, Elizabeth, and Henry Coerten G.B.B. 3:194

1705 A p. 27 De Itlcmer, Isaac, and AtincWvortman O.B.R. 2:27
175U Ap. 30 Jiiromk-, Catliarlup, and Uenjainin Benson M.B. 41:117

1703 Oct. 18 Desbrosses. Jumes, andHellena Gaudlueau G.B.R. 2; 25

1704 Sep, 9 Deee, Sarah, and Myiidcrt Burgi?r G.B.R. 2: 26
17l» Feb. 1 D'VaJ, Charles, and Susanna Boundinot G.B.R. 2:28
1758 July 29 Devoe, Aron, and Mary Van Vey M.B. 41:195

1704 Nov. 8 DeVore, Elizabeth, and Andrew Sweroer G.B.R. 2: 27
1750 Ap. 5 De Vou, Catherine, acd Wm. Van Norlhstrand M.B. 41:105
1703 Sep. 14 de Vrei?s, All)i"rt. ami EuuiuMie V.id Dycke G.B.R. 2: 25
1698 May 26 Dewind, Lewln. and ArlacDtie Moil G.B.R. 3:193
1703 Aug. 18 DeWItt, Mary, and Moses Caalain G.B.R. 2: 25
1096 Feb. 15 DeWItt, Sarab, and Christopher Hooglaadt G.B.E. 3: 93
1087 May 31 Dewitt, Sophia, and Huniphrj* Seward L.W, 92
1703 Jan. 8 DeYou, IClizal)elh, and John Journey G.B.E. 1; 3
1752 Dec. 30 Dike, Mary, and Tobyas Van Zandt M.B, 41: 36

1752 Nov. 30 Dillingham, SilTnnne, and AnnTuruer M.B. 41: 2
1701 Aug. 25 Directs, Fyche, and I'-rnuds Van Dyke . G.B.R. 2:142
1095 Ap. 10 DIachlngton, Cornelia, and Andrew Law G.B.R, 3:62
1090 Ang. 18 Dishington, Cornelia, and Alexander Streard G.B.R. 3:193
169(i Oct. 15 Dodridg, Philip, and Prances Moore G.B.R. 3; 93
If!yi-02Mar.a31>oiinlilson, John, and Elizabeth Harmon G.B.R. 4: 31

1753 Jan. 22 Doran. Thonifls. and Sarah Van I^w M.B. 41: 47
J770 Mar. 10 DorJanrt, Cnrret, jind P.Tnili Smith M.B. 27: 62
1761 June20 Dorlln, Ellas, inul Du-hMiii Rushmore M.B. 4:240
1701 Oct. 3 Dorton, William, and Prudence Shelaton G.B.R. 2:142

1705 Ap. II Doughty, Hannah, and Samuel Thorn, Junr. G.B.R, 2: 27
17S0 May 20 Douglass, Margaret, and Thomas Fullard M.B. 41:130
1698 July 18 Douw, Katbrlne, and Samnel Clowes O.B.B. 3:193

SUPPLBMENT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 19

1697 Sep. 23 Dow, Hendryck, and Neeltie Meynderts G.B.R. 3:192
1096 Nov. 11 Downing, Jane, and Edward Lambert G.B.R. 3: 93
1753 Jan. 11 Drake, Joseph, and Amy Carman M.B. 41 : 42
1704 Mar. 29 Drakes, Sarah, and Arthur Willis G.B.R. 2: 26
1099 Ap. 17 Drincall, Thomas, and Ann Watson G.B.R. 3:193
1093 Aug. 17 Drummond, Mary, and John Chambers G.B.R. 2:142
1099 Mar. 14 Duboies, Anne, and Peter Chevalier Dupln G.B.R. 3:193
1096 Aug. 28 Dubois, Louis, and Hester Grasset G.B.R. 3: 93
1756 Jan. 28 Du Bois, Mary, and John Bogardus M.B. 41: 81

1703 July 6 Dubois, Mary, and John I^fon G.B.R. 2: 25
1099 July Du Boy, Anna, and Benjn Funeile G.B.R. 2:142
1087 Sep. 17 Dudly, Marjary, and Ebenezer Willson L.W. 101
1758 Aug. 5 Duncan, Anne, and Peter Berton M.B. 41 :206
1758 Aug. 22 Duncan, Frances, and George Duncan Ludlow M.B. 41:226
1756 Mar. 22 Dunkel, Jan. Lodewick, and Sarah Van der Voort

M.B. 41: 98

1696 July 8 Dunscomb, Daniel, and Helena Swann G.B.R. 3: 93

1753 Jan. 22 Dunton, Ebenezer, and Dorothy Field M.B. 41: 48

1099 Mar. 14 Dupin, Peiter Chevalier, and Anne Duboies G.B.R. 3:193

1764 Jan. 27 Dupuy, Aron, and Martha Tysen M.B. 8: 41

1756 Jan. 23 Du Puy, Elizabeth, and Abraham Crocheron M.B. 41: 77

1698 Nov. 10 Durend, John, and Elizabeth Bryan G.B.R. 3:193

1752 Nov. 30 Duryee, Jacob, and Cornelia Schenck M.B. 41 : 3

1704 Feb. 10 Dushen, Valentine, and Mary StUlwell G.B.R. 2: 26

1703 June 18 Du Tay, Mary, and William Thibowe G.B.R. 2: 25
1758 Aug. 22 Dutcher, Elizabeth, and John Polhemus M.B. 41:224
1696 Aug. 13 Duyekinck, Seijtie, and Peter Daille G.B.R. 3: 94

1704 Jan. 25 Duyckink, Evert, and Elsie Myer G.B.R. 2: 26
1756 Ap. 20 Duyckman, Rebecca, and Abraham Hooper M.B. 41:110
1702 Dec. 12 Dyckhuyse, Swantie, and Arent Schuyler G.B.R. 1: 3

1695 Sep. 16 Dykeman, Mary, and James Hewett G.B.R. 3: 92
1758 June21 Eagles, Esther, and Francis Baird M.B. 41:165
1758 Aug. 16 Earl, Ester, and James Cargill M.B. 41:214
1702 Ap. 30 Eaton, John, and Elizabeth Michell G.B.R. 3:195

1696 Feb. 21 Edsall, Mary, and Peter De Lanoy G.B.R. 3: 93
1758 Aug. 19 Edwards, Frances, and William Fielding M.B. 41:220

1698 Jan. 13 Edwards, Robert, and Judith Mosston G.B.R. 3:193
1701 Mar. 26 Ekles, James, and Rebecca Lynus G.B.R. 3:194

1753 Mar. 12 Eldert, Rachel, and Thomas Van Wyck M.B. 41: 65
1701 Feb. 24 Elliott, Robert, and Frances Boyle G.B.R. 3:194
1758 Aug. 21 Ellis, Elizabeth, and Thomas McBrlde M.B. 41:222
1704 Oct. 9 EUson, Hannah, and John Ogleby G.B.R. 2: 27
1704 Mar. 4 Ellsworth, Anne, and Josias Crego G.B.R. 2: 26
1696 June 3 Ellsworth, Johannes, and Anna Peters G.B.R. 3: 93

1699 Aug. 18 Elsley, Mary, and David Denham G.B.R. 2:142

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1708 Sep. 2 Elswortb, Sarah, and Coirnelius Klerated G.B.R. 2: 2

1695 May 10 Elum, Ann, and Simon Y<yang G.B.R. 3: 02

1702 Aug. 17 Emmons, Abram, and Margarett Williamson G.B.R. 3:195
1758 July 15 Emotts, Annatje, and Edward Kelly M.B. 41:187

1693 Feb. 20 English, Mary, and Michael Bourthier G.B.R. 2:142

1694 Sep. 10 Evans, John, and Catherine Macgregere G.B.R. 3: 92
1694 Nov. 6 Evans, Sarah, and James Dawning G.B.R. 3: 92
1701 Aug. 7 Evans, Thomas, and Jane Tlmmer G.B.R. 3:194

1698 July 11 Everinden, Robert, and Ann Smith G.B.R. 3:193

1703 May 4 Evetts, Anne, and Richard Hall G.B.R. 1:13
1697 Dec. 13 Evorste, Capt. Nicholas, and Margaret Van Baal

G.B.R. 3:192

1704 Mar. 2 Farmer, Elizabeth, and John Marltman G.B.R. 2: 26
1753 Jan. 22 Farrington, James, and Eli2&abeth Clement M.B. 41: 45
1737 May 16 Fenyck, Richard, and Mary Romer M.B. 1: 6
1697 Dec. 20 fferguson, Batthia, and Josiah Hunt, Jun. G.B.R. 3:102

1692 Nov. 9 Ferguson, Mary, and Thomas Lawrence G.B.R. 4: 32
1756 May 14 Ferris, Joshua, and Hannah Bound M.B. 41:126
1687 May 4 ffarfars, Jean, and Margurita L.W. 96

1696 July 23 ffield, Sarah, and Jonathan Whitehead G.B.R. 3: 94
1687 May 16 fflintsburgh, John, and Margarett Rodofifsen KW. 92
1694 Mar. 31 ffloyd, Jannettie, and Gilbert Marriner G.B.R. 3: 91
1753 Jan. 22 Field, Dorothy, and Ebeuezer Dunton M.B. 41: 48

1705 July 19 Field, Elizabeth, and David Walcraf G.B.R. 2: 27

1694 Aug. 9 Fielding, Nicholas, and Deborah Oooley G.B.R. 3: 92
1758 Aug. 19 Fielding, William, and Frances Edwards M.B. 41:220

1693 Mar. 25 Finch, John, and Hester Davis G.B.R. 2:142
170i May 10 Pine, Frederick, and Joan Vincent G.B.R. 2: 26
1700 July 20 Fine, Susanna, and Tho. Wycl angham G.B.R. 3:194

1695 Sep. 12 Finlconie, William, and Patrene Betterworth G.B.R. 3: 92
1758 June 30 Flnley, Robert, and Sarah Montanie M.B. 41:171
1692 Ap. 22 Finlison, John, and Mary Lookingglasse G.B.R. 4: 32

1704 July 20 Finn, Altie, and Thomas Strateham G.B.R. 2: 26
1756 May 14 Finney, William, and Jane Cramshire M.B. 41:125

1695 June 1 Fisher, John, and Barbary Morton G.B.R. 3: 92

1696 Aug. 1 Fisher, William, and Ann Barsley G.B.R. 3: 93
1758 June 10 Fltzcharles, Wyntle, and Lucas Schermerhorn M.B. 41:150

1705 May 7 Flant, Mercy, and Paul Gettes G.B.R. 2: 27
1705 Dec. 24 Fleet, John, and Elizabeth Chamberline G.B.R. 2: 28
1705 May 23 Fleet, Sarah, and John Freebody G.B.R. 2: 27
1705 Nov. 14 Flimming, James, and Allinar Baylie G.B.R. 2: 28

1704 June 23 FoUeman, Neltie, and Stephen Teneve G.B.R. 2: 26
1753 Jan. 5 Fonda, Allda, and Isaac Deforeest M.B. 41: 39

1705 Nov. 16 Ford, William, and Margaret Hiatt G.B.R. 2: 28

1699 July 5 Forlisson, John, and Anne Mool G.B.R. 3:193
1758 June 15 Fort, Abraham, and Eva Benneway M.B. 41:158

SSPriiBUENT TO MARRIAGE: LICENSES

1704 Jul; 20 TostDr, JobD, and AlUc Oornellse
1752-56 ' Fouoten, AntlDy. Hint liatnuili Garrison

1755 Aug. 18 Founten, Sarali, and Daniel McSwain

1756 Jan. 7 Foy, John, aud Mary Van Pelt
ltiS4 Aufi. a Francis. WllHam, and Jaoacay Arena
1750 May 14 Frederick, Elsie, and Boudawyn Le Conte
1702 Ap. 25 FredrlckB, Isaac, and Hester Van Fleekt
1C93 Ap. 28 Fredrlcksen. Kattirlne. and John Wlcken

1705 May 23 Freebody, John, and Sarah Fleet
1705 Ang. 20 Freeman, Bemardus. and Margrfeta V. S<Hiayck

]704 June 8 French, John, and Katberlne Benaon

1694 Oct. 21 French, John, and Mary White

1685 Nov. 27 FromuDtpd Ann. and Francis Cliaiipell

1702 July 29 Frost. Ilaiiunit, jind John Cooper
ie&2 Sep, 12 FroBt, Mary, and John nendrlckson
1756 May 20 Fullard. Thomas, and Margaret Douglass
1690 July Funetle, Benjn, and Anna Dn Boy
1781 Dee. 18 Furman, Polly, and Robert Parsell

1756 May 10 Oal«, John Junr, and Ann Jones

1602 Nov. Ifl Gallais, Mary, and Stephen Vallou

1703 Ap, 17 Gnlimton, Aotip, and Thomas Allison
1753 Jan. 2 Gano, John, and Mary McBride
1773 Aug. 26 Gant, Peter, and Mary Pantlne
17(^ Sep. 3 Gardener, John, and Elizabeth (last name Illegible)

1753 Mar. 26 Gardiner, Bachael, and Jacob Van Woort

1703 Nov. 5 Gairean, Jean, and Marie Andere

1704 Ap. 10 Garretson, Ryert, and Gerthryt Lemsen
1752-56 Garrison. CrlBtlfer. and Pbebe Vanderbllt
1752-56 Garrison, Hannah, and Antlny Founten
1703 Oct. 18 Gnuiilnfau, llolI'Mia. iind James PeshrossPH
1G85 June28 Oaiilllfr .loiinnn, and Jolm Blancliard
1758 Aug. 12 Geraud. Mary, and John Martin
1756 May 6 Gerean, Mary, and Robert Cobliam

1603 Oct. IS Gerllse, F.lizth. nnilJobn Anthony
1701 Oct. 12 Gerrete, Ni.-lljH. and Rnront Staats
1693 June20 Gerrltse, Hannab, and John Peterson

1705 May 7 Gettes, Paul, and Mercy Flant
1701 Jan. 7 Gcttlke. ConraduB, and Anna Van Apa
1696 Ap. 13 Gibb. Andrew, and Mrs Hannah SmKb
I77fl Not. 30 Olffing, William, and Mary Hutton
1698 May 4 Gilbert. George, and Jane Campell
1703 Oct. 27 Gilbert. John, and C'-rnt'lin Atliaon
1696 July 6 Giles, Thdtnas, and Engeltle Davles

G.B.R,

2: 26

, CM.

82: 62

MB.

41:217

M.B.

41: 71

CM.

34: 28

M.B.

41:127

G.B.R.

3:195

G.B.R.

2:142

G.B.R.

2: 27

yck
G.B.R.

2: 28

G.B.B.

2: 26

G.B.R.

3: 82

G.B.B.

3: 93

O.B.R.

3:196

G.B.R.

4: 32

M.B. 41:130

G3.B.

2:142

M.B. 34: 93

M.B.

41:123

G.B.R.

2:141

O.B.R.

1: 13

M.B.41: 37

MB.

21: 86

glble)
G.B.R.

2: 28

M.B.

41: 13

G.B.R,

2: 25

G.B.R.

2: 26

CM. 82: 62

CM.

82: 62

G.B.B.

2: 25

Q.B.R.

3:92

M.B.

41:211

M.B.

41:122

G3.R,

2:142

G.B.R.

2:142

G.B.R.

2:142

G.B.R.

2: 27

G.B.R.

2: 20

G.B.R.

3: 93

M.B.

28:153

O.B.R.

3:193

O.B.R.

2: K

O.B.B.

3: 93

22 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1758 July 8 Gillam, Phebe, and William Peek M.B. 41:176

1700 Ap. 27 Gindett, John, and Mary Vincent G.B.R. 3:194

1700 Ap. 27 Glzebert, Elizabeth, and Adam Carllle (or Laville)

G.B.R. 8:194

1699 Aug. 15 Gleave, Richaird, and Han Philip G.B.R. 2:142

1705 Sep. 1 Glen, Anne, and Richd. Hunt G.B.R. 2: 28

1697 Oct. 18 Glenn, Margaret, and Richard Burt G.B.R. 3:192
1703 June23 GlenroBse, William, and Elisia Clarke G.B.R. 2: 25
1705 Jan. 8 Gleve, Hester, and John Charleton G.B.R. 2: 27

1698 Dec. 12 Glover, Mary, and Jeremiah King G.B.R, 3:193

1699 Mar. 14 Godfrey, Elizabeth, and James Bolen G.B.R. 3:193
1705 Feb. 27 Godfrey, Sarah, and Thomas Daniel G.B.R. 2: 27
1753 Mar. 27 Goes, Isaac, and Catherina Van Duersen M.B. 41: 14
1764 Nov. 22 Goes, Lourls, and Catharine Hoffman M.B. 8:418
1699 Feb. 25 Goff, Eleanor, and William Davison G.B.R. 3:193
1694 Oct. 23 Gore, Dorothy, and Richard Yaresly G.RR. 3: 92

1701 Ap. 1 Gorne, John, and Mary Harris G.B.R. 3:194

1703 Nov. 18 Goficott, Zachariah, and Margrett Bend G.B.R. 2: 25

1704 June22 Gouverneur, Isaac, and Sarah Staats G.B.R. 2: 26
1699 May 16 Govemeur, Abraham, and Mary Milborne G.B.R. 3:193
1703 Ap. 8 Graham, Augustine, and Jane Ohiswell G.B.R. 1: 13
1691 Nov. 3 Graham, Isabella, and Lewis Morris G.B.R. 4: 31
1684 July 18 Graliam,- James, and Elizabeth Windebank CM. 34: 28

1703 Dec. 14 Graham, Mary, and John Corbett <G.B.B. 2: 26

1701 Aug. 16 Graham, Mrs Sarah, and Robert Hooper G.B.R. 2:142

1704 Nov. 1 Grant, William, and Rachell Hardenbrook G.B.R. 2: 27

1696 Aug. 28 Grasset, Hesther, and Louis Dubois G.B.R. 3: 93

1697 Sep. 24 Graves, Deliverance, and Walter Taylor G.B.R. 3:192
1697 Oct. 29 Green, Elizabeth, and Peter Kin:j: G.B.R. 3:192

1758 Aug. 21 Green, Richard, and Catherine Bradt M.B. 41:221
1704 Nov. 13 Greenfeild, Richard, and Mary Williams G.B.R. 2: 27

1693 Ap. 14 Greenham, Michael, and Mary Davis G.B.R. 2:142

1694 Dec. 13 Greg, Robert, and I^ena Mourits G.B.R. 3: 92

1759 Sep. 25 Grehams, John, and Esther Young M.B. 2:430

1702 Nov. 20 Grice, John, and Deborah Hadlock G.B.R. 1: 3
1756 Ap. 23 Griffin, Rebecca, and Edward Stevenson M.B. 41:113
1694 Sep. 18 Groenendyke, Johannes, and Delia Childers G.B.R. 3: 92

1752 Dec. 1 Groesbeck, David, Junr., and Catharin Vader M.B. 41: 6
1693 Feb. 8 Groves, Andrew, and Jane Boyle G.B.R. 2:142
1752-56 Grudine, Peter, and Ebel Smith CM. 82: 62

1703 Oct. 10 Gunter, Mary, and Thomas Ralph G.B.R. 2: 26

1704 Jan. 20 Gunthorpe, Jane, and Thomas Hughes G.B.R. 2: 26

1761 Jan. 24 Habbot, John, and Mary McDougall M.B. 4: 28

1705 June30 Hading, Johanne, and Bernanliifj Smith G.B.R. 2: 27

1753 Jan. HI Hadlej, Martha, and Samuel Merry in an M.B. 41: 50

SUPPLEMENT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 23

1702 Nov. 20 Hadlock, Deborah, and John Grlce G.B.R. 1: 3
1770 Oct. 18 Hagerman, Thomas, and Massey Homan M.B. 16:221
1765 Oct. 31 Hages, Mary, and William Costelow M.B. 9:343
1753 Feb. 5 Hagins, Mary, and Arthur Ck)sby M.B. 41: 66
1753 Mar. 20 Haight, Mary, and John Wilson M.B. 41: 11
1756 Ap. 7 Halt, Benjamin, and Ann Smith M.B. 41:106
1752 Dec. 6 Hall, Joseph, and Hannah Beadle M.B. 41: 10

1703 May 4 Hall, Richard, and Anne Evetts G.B.R. 1: 13
1756 June 4 Hall, Robert, and Catharine Vredenburgh M.B. 41:138
1758 June 13 Hall, Sarah, and Wm. Wallace M.B. 41:155

1704 Oct. 14 Hallett, Hannah, and John Washbume G.B.R. 2: 27
1703 Feb. 24 Hamill, John, and Christine Rosevelt G.B.R. 1: 13
1758 Aug. 29 Hamilton, Charles, and Catherine Stlllwell M.B. 41:231

1756 Jan. 26 Hamilton, Mary, and James McGrath M.B. 41: 79
1692 Ap. 20 Hancock, Anna, and Thomas Shaw G.B.R. 4: 32
1698 Dec. 8 Hancock, John, and Jane Wells G.B.R. 3:193
1758 Aug. 9 Hancock, William, and Hannah Sise M.B. 41:208

1697 Ap. 5 Hanmer, Sarah, and Gabriel Ludlow QJB.R. 3: 93

1703 Sep. 6 Hansant, Ekay, and Charles Beekman G.B.R. 2: 25

1702 Jan. 30 Hanse, Johanes, and Sarah Deforest G.B.R. 3:194
1760 Oct. 20 Harbert, Richard, and Cornelia Hart M.B. 3:374
1696 July 10 Hardenbergh, Johannes, and Helenah Meyer G.B.R. 3: 93
161)9 Sep. 12 Hardenbergh, Johannus, and Cathrine Ruthse G.B.R. 3:193

1694 June 4 Hardenbergh, Mary, and William Pead G.B.R. 3: 92

1705 Aug. 20 Hardenbroeck, Catherina, and Josiah Ogden G.B.R. 2: 28

1704 Oct 27 Hardenbrook, Cornelia, and John Waldron G.B.R. 2: 27
1692 May 7 Hardenbrook, Mary, and David Jamiaon G.B.R. 4: 32

1704 Nov. 1 Hardenbrook, Rachell, and William Grant G.B.R. 2: 27
1701 Feb. 21 Hardenburgh, Nulie, and Jacob Tenyck G.B.R. 3:194
1701 June 21 Hardenbrugh, Peter, and Katherine VanderpoUe

G.B.R. 3:194

1786 Nov. 17 Harford, Richard, and Doi-othy Cox L.W. 72

1703 Oct. 30 Harley, Hannah, and Caleb Beck G.B.R. 2: 25

1700 Feb. 14 Harmensen, Hans, and Mary Van Dyke G.B.R. 3:194
1691 Mar. 23 Harmon, Elizabeth, and John Donaldson G.B.R. 4: 31
1762 June28 Han)s, Henry, and Hannah Pegrem M.B. 6:211

1705 Dec. 8 Harrington, Thomas, and Heila Jk>hnson G.B.R. 2: 28
1775 July 19 Harriot, Israel, and Catherine Wool M.B. 23:100

1701 Ap. 1 Harris, Mary, and John Gome G.B.R. 3:194

1702 Dec. 12 Harris, Richard, and Mary Baker G.B.R. 1: 3

1698 Oct. 30 Ilarrod, Richard, and Mary Jones G.B.R. 3:193

1757 Nov. 28 Harsin, Garret, and Sarah Kip M.B. 1:715

1758 Sep. 1 Hart, Catharine, and Christopher Johnson M.B. 41:240

1695 Aug. 19 Har^'ood, George, and Willemke G.B.R. 3: 92

1758 Aug. 24 Hawhurst, William, and Mary Chapman M.B. 41:228

1758 Sep. 1 Hay, Michael, and Anne Cox M.B. 41:237

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1705 May 15 Hays, Sarah, and Francis Warhe G.B.R. 2; 27

1761 Nov. 30 Hayt, Moses, and Charity Soper M.B. 5:257

1705 Dec. 8 Hazareth, Elizabeth, and John Oornelison G.B.R. 2: 28

1756 May 15 Heady, Sarah, and Joseph Gomwell (or Oornnell) M.B. 41:128

1753 Mar. 15 Heaviland, Phoebe, and John Williams M.B. 41: 66

1702 Nov. 27 Heerman, John, and Sarah Shrleve G.B.R. 1: 3
1761 May 26 Heermans, Henry, and Ann Stoutenbergh M.B. 4:207
1696 Jan. 19 Hendricke, Perkie, and Peter Billian G.B.R. 3: 93

1703 Feb. 27 Hendricks, Angell, and Lubert Jansen Blerkome

G.B.R. 1: 13

1695 June 4 Hendricksen, Volckert, and Elizabeth Paulus G.B.R. 3: 92
1692 Sep. 12 Hendrickson, John, and Mary Fro»t G.B.R. 4: 32
1782 Feb. 2 Henly, John, and Elizabeth Allen M.B. 35: 42
169i4 Jan. 1 Henry, Ann, and Joseph Wright G.B.R. 3: 91

1696 Feb. 17 Henry, Elizth, and David Vyland G.B.R. 3: 93
1686-87 Jan.21 Henry, Samuell, and Ann Cobbitt L.W. 86
1756 May 1 Herriman, Stephen, and Martha Denton M.B. 41:118

1703 July 21 Heus, Thomas, and Sarah Ix)yd G.B.R, 2: 25

1695 Sep. 16 Hewett, James, and Mary Dykeman G.B.R. 3: 92

1760 Jan. 22 Heyer, Mathlas, and Maria Shefer M.B. 3: 2

1704 Ap. 19 Heymer, John, and Dorothy Leigh G.B.R. 2: 26

1705 Nov. 16 Hiatt, Margaret, and William Ford G.B.R. 2: 28

1703 Feb. 3 Hickman, Robert, and Susannah De Haeese G.B.R. 1: 13
1758 Aug. 18 Higbie, Mary, and Michael Murphy M.B. 41:219
1758 July 22 Higby, Jonas, and Sarah Davis M.B. 41:1»3
1780 Dec. 9 Hillery, Regnal, and Mary Boice M.B. 30:146

1696 July 2 Hinchman, Sarah, and James Glemenrt G.B.R. 3: 93

1695 Aug. 24 Hinchman, Sarah, and Thomas Wlllet G.B.R. 3: 92

1761 July 30 Hinton, Phebe, and Thomas Seaman M.B. 5: 17

1704 Ap. 26 Hoar, Anthony, and John [Joanl Huyco G.B.R. 2: 26
1758 July 10 Hoese, Jannetje, and Harman Pruyn M.B. 41:180
1702 Nov. 17 Ilolloway, William, and Elizabeth Holyday G.B.R. 1: 3
1758 June29 Holmes, Ann, and Edward Prine M.B. 41:170

1704 Oct. 16 Holmes, Anne, and Peter Peroyne G.B.R. 2: 27
161)6 Aug. 28 Holmes, Katherine, and George Revedly G.B.R. 3: 93
1(;94 Ap. 20 Hoist, Hannah, and Richard Pateshal G.B.R. 3: 91

1705 Nov. 5 Holsworth, Mary, and Tliomas Huttall G.B.R. 2: 28

1705 May 25 Holt, Elizabeth, and Pierre Dant G.B.R. 2: 27
1702 Nov. 17 Ilolyday, Elizabeth, and William Holloway G.B.R. 1: 3
1694 Oct. 6 Honan, Daniel, and Sarah Jones G.B.R. 3: 92
1688 Feb. 7 Honey, Ann, and Samuel Lipis G.B.R. 3:193

1696 June 2 Hood, Jaspar, and Kathrine Anderson G.B.R. 3: 93

1706 Jan. 16 Hooghind, Johannes, and Jannltie Tier G.B.R. 2: 28
1696 Feb. 15 Hooglandt, Christopher, and Sarah DeWitt G.B.R. 3: 93
1753 Mar. 29 Hooiwey, Peter Junr., and Mary Young M.B. 41: 16
1756 Ap. 20 Hooper, Abraham, and Rebecca Duyckman M.B. 41:110

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1701 Aug. 16 Hooper, Robert, and Mrs Sarah Graham G.B.R. 2:142

1696 Nov. 10 Hoorne, Ann, and William Pruden G.B.R. 3: 93

1693 June 7 Hope, John, and Isabel Allin G.B.R. 2:142

1698 July 5 Hopper, John, and Margaret Tlndell G.B.R. 3:193

1758 Aug. 4 Hopper, John, and Sophia Read M.B. 41:201

1758 Aug. 26 Horrenbrook, Mary, and David Morrishor M.B. 41:230

1758 June 10 Uowlen, Oliver, and Elenor Welch M.B. 41:151

1695 Dec. 24 Huestis, Abigail, and Josiah Hunt, Jr., G.B.R. 3: 93
1762 June28 Huff, Wyntje, and Abraham Crouk M.B. 6:207

1703 Dec. 13 Huggen, William, and Raeehall Burroughs G.B.R. 2: 26

1704 Jan. 20 Hughes, Thomas, and Jane Gunthorpe G.B.R. 2: 26
1709 May 2 Ilulgrave, Eve, and John Sunsorke G.B.R. 1: 13

1696 JuneSO Hulgrow, George, and Eva Burger G.B.R. 3: 93
IGIK) June 12 Hulin, ffrancis, and Susanna Nicholas G.B.R. 3: 93

1696 July Hull, Hannah, arid William Barton G.B.R. 3: 93
1703 Oct. 20 Hunderbeek, Abraham, and Martha Woodett G.B.R. 2: 25
1703 Nov. 22 Hunirk, Aleda, aild Charles Smith G.B.R. 2: 25
1698 July 27 Hunt, Eleanor, and Henry Coleman G.B.R. 3:193
1095 Dec. 24 Hunt, Josiah, Jr., and Abigail Huestis G.B.R. 3: 93

1697 Dec. 20 Hunt, Josiah, Jun., and Batthia fferguson G.B.R. 3:192
1683 Nov. 22 Hunt, Marj', and Matthew Pugsley G.R. 6: 73

1705 Sep. 1 Hunt, Richd, and Anne Glen G.B.R. 2: 28
1703 Nov. 3 Huntrick, Matthew Leana, and Abraham Lanselng

G.B.R. 2: 25

1758 JuneSO Hutchinson, Judah, and James Alexander M.B. 41:173

1697 Oct. 29 Hutson, Hannah, and Israel W^ard G.B.R. 3:192

1705 Nov. 5 Huttall, Thomas, and Maiy Holsworth G.B.R. 2: 28

1703 Dec. 9 Huttkins, John, and Elizabeth Buckley G.B.R. 2: 26

1695 Oct. 28 Hutton, John, and Katrine StrangnJsh G.B.R. 3: 92

1703 Aug. 26 Iluyblingh, Coenradt, and Deborah Beeck G.B.R. 2: 25

1704 Ap. 26 Huyco, John [Joan], and Anthony Hoar G.B.R. 2: 26
1758 Aug. 12 Hyatt, Mary, and Joseph Tomkins M.B. 41:210
1703 Ap. 12 Ilyndes, Christine, and John Allison G.B.R. 1: 13

1758 July 20 Innes, Elizabeth, and John Wingfield M.B. 41:190

1756 Jan. 3 Inslaer, Lodowick, and Lenah Boghart M.B. 41: 69

1756 Feb. 2 Jackson, John, and Charity Tredwell M.B. 41: 84

1695 Nov. 6 Jacobs, Anna, and Thomas Lynch G.B.R. 3: 92

1695 July 24 Jacobs, Jannetie, and Caspar Springsten G.B.R. 3: 92

1705 Ap. 10 Jacobs, Neiltie, and Evert Van Hook G.B.R. 2: 27
1756 Feb. 27 Jacocks, Francis, and Mary Willsey M.B. 41: 90

1696 Aug. 31 Jaman, Henry, and Jane Barber G.B.R. 3: 93
1758 June 14 James, Elizabeth, and Charles Moore M.B. 41:156
1692 May 7 Jamison, David, and Mary Hardenbrook G.B.R. 4: 32
1705 Mar. 20 Jamison, James, and Beetle Upton G.B.R. 2: 27
1703 Jan. 16 Jamisson, David, and Johanna Meech G.B.R. 1: 3

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1780 Oct. 30 Janes, Mary, and Henry Hallock M.B. 30: 85

1704 Sep. 16 Jansen, Gornelise, and Margerett Van Noostrandt

G.B.R. 2: 26

17(M July 29 Jansen, Hendrick. and Mary Brown G.B.R. 2: 2<5

1705 June 20 Jarrett, Allane, and Hannah Moore G.B.R. 2: 27
1G07 Oct. 27 Jay, Augustus, and Ann Mary Bayard G.B.R. 3:192
1606 Aug. 11 Jenoway, William, and Mrs AgnetleDe Meyer G.B.K. 3: 93
1G88 Ap. 17 Jewell, George, and Susanna Pangburne L.W. 105
1769 Dec. 13 Johnsline, John, and Ann Gibson M.B. 15:122
1752 Dec. 14 Johnson, Archibald, and Jane Withers M.B. 41: 26
1758 Sep. 1 Johnson, Christopher, and Oatharlne Hart M.B. 41:240
1698 July 4 Johnson, Ck>rnelia, and Thomas Allison G.B.R. 3:193
1705 Dec. 8 Johnson, Heila, and Thomas Haarington G.B.R. 2:28

1704 Jan. 11 Johnson, Johannes, and Hanna Clottworthy G.B.R. 2: 26
1703 Sep. 3 Johnson, John, and Hannafan Swanenburgh G.B.R. 2: 25
1758 June 13 Johnson, Maria, and Isaac Slover M.B. 41:154
1756 May 10 Jones, Ann, and John Gale M.B. 41:123
1778 July 20 Jones, Ann Springall, and Henry Davles M.B. 25:135
1758 July 28 Jones, Daniel, and Ann Robineon M.B. 41:194

1705 Sep. 29 Jones, Elizabeth, and Robert Oolsen G.B.R. 2: 28
1698 Oct. 30 Jones, Mary, and Richard Harrod G.B.R. 3:193
1694 Oct. 6 Jones, Sarah, and Daniel Honan G.B.R. 3: 92
1752-56 Jonge, Eve, and Thomas Merril CM. 82: 62
1752-56 Jonge, Mary, and John Vanpelt O.M. 82: 62
l(;9l Oct. 20 Jordanie, Henry, and Elizabeth Woodrofe G.B.R. 4: 31
1703 Jan. 8 Journey, John, and Elizabeth DeYou G.B.R. 1: 3
1703 Oct. 10 Jusell, John, and ffrancis Champion G.B.R. 2: 25

1758 July 19 Kaho, Edward, and Margaret Dalton M.B. 41:189

1758 July 15 Kelly, Edward, and Annatje Bmotts M.B. 41:187

1703 July 12 Kelly, John, and Margaret ffrench Boron G.B.R. 2: 25
1693 Ap. 10 Kemble, Henry, and Catharine Baker G.B.R. 2:142
1092 Ap. 17 Kennedy, Elizabeth, and James Collins G.B.R. 4: 32
1758 June21 Kerbyle, Mary C, ^nd Stephen Crosfield M.B. 41:164

1704 Jan. 18 Kerfbyl, John, and Margaret Provoste G.B.R. 2: 26
1771 Oct. 30 Keteltas, Garret, and Charity Nicoll M.B. 17:233

1692 Dec. 16 Kettelta^s, Abraham, and Antie Boelen G.B.R. 2:141

1706 Ap. 8 Kettletas, Margaret, and Paul Mourice G.B.R. 2: 28
1703 Nov. 4 Kidd. Sarah, and Christopher Konsly G.B.R. 2: 25
1691 May 16 Kidd, Capt. William, and Sarah Oort G.B.R. 4: 31

1693 Sep. 27 Kierstead, Ariaentie, and Dirck Adolph G.B.R. 2:142
1703 June 11 Kiersteade, Jacobus, and Eliza Lawrene G.B.R. 2: 25
1703 Sep. 2 Kiersted, Cornelius, and Sarah Elsworth G.B.R. 2: 25
1098 Dec. 12 King, Jeremiah, and Mary Glover G.B.R. 3:193
1756 May 22 King, Mary, and John Sulevane M.B. 41:133
1697 Oct. 29 King, Peter, and Elizabeth Green G.B.R. 3:192

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1756 June 3 Kingsland, David, and Ann Corsen M.B. 41:137

1703 Nov. 8 Kingsland, Edmund, and Mary Pinnhorne G.B.R. 2: 25

1701 May 9 Kingston, John, and Dorothy Sandige G.B.R. 3:194
1697 Jan. 26 Kip, Abraham, and Kathalina Van AHecq G.B.R. 3: 93
1696 June 8 Kip, Henricus, and Magdalen van Vlecque G.B.R. 3: 94

1704 Dec. 4 Kip, Jacobus, and Gatalina D'Hart G.B.R. 2? 27

1705 Oct. 3 Kip, Margrieta, and Samuel Kip G.B.R. 2: 28

1702 Ap. 22 Kip, Petnis, and Emeltie Van Deycke G.B.R. 3:194

1705 Oct. 3 Kip, Samuel, and Margrieta Kip G.B.R. 2: 28
1695 Sep. 30 Kipp, Jesse, and Mary Stevens G.B.R. 3: 92
1700 Ap. 26 Kipp, Magdelena, and Alexander Baird G.B.R. 3:194
1686 Oct. 27 Kittle, Jeremy, and Katherine Clare, both of Ulster Go.

L.W. 63

1601 Aug. 11 Konning, Elizabeth, and Huybert Arentse G.B.R. 4: 31

1703 Nov. 4 Konsly, Christopher, and Sarah Kidd G.B.R. 2: 25
1758 July 13 Kortright, Helena, and Abraham Brasher M.B. 41:184
1703 Sep. 10 Kyarse, Helena, and John Oky G.B.R. 2: 25

1752-66 Lack, Mary, and Need Bate CM. 82: 62

1703 Ap. 17 Laconte, William, and Margaret Malioo G.B.R. 1: 13

1703 July Lafon, John, and Mary Dubois G.B.R, 2: 25

1752-56 Laforge, Adrayon, and Elizerbeth Moor CM. 82: 62

1693 Jan. 18 Lafort, Marcus, and Hester Richards G.B.R. 2:141

1753 Ap. 5 Lagrandie, Geesie, and Johannes Luke M.B. 41: 20

1G96 Nov. 11 Lambert, Edward, and Jane Downing G.B.R. 3: 93

1695 June 19 Tjamberts, Martinus, and Catrina van Newenhuysen

G.B.R. 3: 92

1756 May 20 Lambertson, Elenor, and Thomas Maddox M.B. 41:132

1699 Dec. 29 Lance, Eliz., and John Mayson G.B.R. 3:193
1758 Aug. 31 Land, Anne, and David Aug. Roche M.B. 41:235

1706 Feb. 27 Lane, Adrien, and Jannitie Van Seckler G.B.R. 2: 28

1702 Ap. 25 Langstaffe, Moses, and Mary Sidman G.B.R. 3:195

1703 Nov. 3 Lanseing, Abraham, and Matthew Leana Huntrick

G.B.R. 2: 25

1704 Sep. 7 Lansen, John, and Leana Saunders G.B.R. 2: 2i\
1703 May 26 I^ansing, Isaac, and Janeke Beekeman G.B.R. 1: 13
1G04 Nov. 2 Larkin, Katharine, and Lancaster Simms G.B.R. 3: 92
1691 Aug. 22 Larkon, James, and Katherine DeHart G.B.R. 4: 31
1098 Feb. 7 Latham, Joseph, and Jane Singleton G.B.R. 3:193
1752-56 Latorat, Peter, and CM. 82: 62

1700 Ap. 27 Ivaville (or Carille), Adam, and Elizabeth Gizebert

G.B.R. 3:194

1695 Ap. 10 Law, Andrew, and Cornelia Dischingiton G.B.R. 3: 92

1690 May 1 I^awrence, Eleanor, and Lawrence Barnes Deeds 8:244

1703 June 11 Lawrence, Eliza, and Jacobus Kie^teade G.B.R. 2: 25

1753 Jan. 20 Lawrence, Hannah, and Jacob Bound M.B. 41: 44

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1696 Ap. 6 Lawrence, John, and Janetie Stevenson G.B.IL 3: 93

1753 Jan. 3 I^wrence, Mary, and Talman Waters M.B. 41: 25

1699 Sep. 24 Lawrence, Richard, and Charity Gierke G.B.R. 2:142

1705 Jan. 12 Lawrence, Sarah, and James Tillett G.B.R. 2: 27

1753 Jan. 22 Lawrence, Silas, and Margret Burns M.B. 41: 46

1692 Nov. 9 Lawrence, Thomas, and Mary Ferguson G.B.R. 4: 32

166 4-5Mar.4 Lawrence, William, and Elizabeth Smith G.B. 1:98

1699 Dec. Lawrier, Christian, and Mary Bunt G.B.R. 3:193

1692 June27 Le Chavelier, Jean, and Marie De La Plaine G.B.R. 4: 32

1756 May 14 Le Oonte, Bouwdawyn, and Elsie Fredericlt M.B. 41:127

1756 Jan. 9 Le Conte, John Junr., and Catharine Van Home M.B. 41: 72

1705 Nov. 10 Lee, Mattee, and Thomas Roger G.B.R 2: 28

lijM May 10 Leeson, Mary, and John Clatworthy G.B.R. 3: 92

1702 Jan. 26 Lefeurt, Bartholomew, and Magdalen Pelrott G.B.R. 3: 19

1758 June 19 Lefferts, Cath., and Peter Luister M.B. 41:159

1753 Mar. 17 Leffertse, Catrintia, and Nicholas WycJioflP M.B. 41: 21

1758 Aug. 11 I.eggett, Abraham, and Gertruy Child M.B. 41:209

1704 Ap. 19 Leigh, Dorothy, and John Heymer G.B.R. 2: 26

1687 June 24 Leislaer, Sussannah, and Michaell Vaughton L.W. 99

1694 Nov. 26 Leisler, Francis, and Thomas T^wis G.B.R. 3: 92
1699 Dec. 16 Lelonor, Isaah, and Judith Waldron G.B.R. 3:193

1704 Ap. 10 Lemsen, Gerthryt, and Ryert Gaxretson G.B.R. 2: 26

1702 Oct. 27 Lepenar, Magarett. and Thomas Davenport G.B.R. 1: 3

1703 July 12 Lesley, John, and Ellen Bissett G.B.R. 2: 25
1104: Nov. 9 Lessitt, Elizabeth, and Samuel Sands G.B.R. 2: 27
1703 Ap. 12 Lessonby, Alkey, and John Reemer G.B.R. 1: 13

1696 Feb. 15 Letson, Daniel, and Helena Boedann G.B.R. 3: 93

1695 Sep. 16 Leuwis, Moses, and Mary Bayer G.B.R. 3: 92
1758 Aug. 17 Lewis, James, and Hannah Mullenix M.B. 41:216
1694 June 22 Lewis, Johanna, and John Van Strydt G.B.R. 3: 92
1758 June 28 Lewis, Joseph, and Phytic Losier M.B. 41:169

1694 Nov. 26 Lewis, Thomas, and Francis Leisler G.B.R. 3: 92

1695 Jan. 6 Lightfoott, Mrs Anna, and John Tasher G.B.R. 4: 31

1697 Doc. 8 Lipet, Moses, and Sarah Throgmartin, G.B.R. 3:192

1698 Feb. 7 Lipis, Samuel, and Ann Honey G.B.R. 3:193

1705 Feb. 1 Lispenar, Abigail, and Adry Beel^man G.B.R. 2: 27
1705 Nov. 2 Lispenard, Anthony, and Elizabeth De Klyen G.B.R. 2: 28
1758 June 6 Livingston, Margaret, and Peter R. Livingston M.B. 41:147
1758 June 6 Livingston, Peter R., and Margaret Livingston M.B. 41:147

1696 July 26 Livingstone, Kobt. Junr., and Margaret Schuyler

G.B.R. 3: 94

1697 Dec. 30 Lloyd, Kathrine, and George Williams G.B.R. 3:193
1703 Aug. 9 Tvongfield, Mary, and Octave Ooenraats G.B.R. 2: 25
1692 Ap. 22 Loolciugglasse, Marj', and John Finlison G.B.R. 4: 32
1691 Nov. 22 Lord, Mary, and Thomas Carhart G.B.R. 4: 31
1694 Ap. 16 Loring, John, and Kath'e Van Clyff G.B.R. 3: 91

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Losler, Phytle, and Joseph Lewis

Low, Cornelius, and Margt. van Bursum

Low, John, and Susannah Burdett

Low, Matthis, and Janltye van Heyninge

Lowdon, Samuel, and Sarah Oakes

Loyd, Sarah, and Thomas Heus

Ludlom, Elizabeth, and John Carman, Col.

Ludlow, Gabriel, and Sarah Hanmer

Ludlow, George Duncan, and Frances Duncan

Luister, Peter, and Catherine Lefferts

Luke, Johannes, and Geesie Lagrandie

Luwersen, Alkie, and Webley Rasby

Luyckas, Hellegond, and Ogrhert Suert

Luyster, Anne, and Peter Luyster

Luyster, Mary, and John BrlnckerhoflP

Luyster, Peter, and Anne Luyster

Lynch, Ann, and Francis Vincent

Lynch, Elizabeth, and Alex. Dean

Lynch, Mary, and Caleb White

Lynch, Thomas, and Anna Jacobs

Lyndall, Deborah, and William Andersen

Lyndall, Thomas, and Deborah Cmndall

Lynes, Nathaniel, and Unis Burroughs

Lynns, Damares, and John Basford

Lynus, Rebecca, and James Ekles

Lyster, Elizabeth, and Thomas Penestone

Mabbet, Samuel, and Ruth Yeomans
McBride, Mary, and John Gano
McBride, Thomas, and Elizabeth Ellis
McCarter, Catherine, and Dennis Macmar
McClane, Daniel, and Ann McNeal
McDowal, Martha, and Lawrence Sweeny
McDugal, Elenor, and Joseph Northup
McFarlin, Daniel, and Catherin Roy
McGrath, James, and Mary Hamilton
Macgregero, Catherine, and John Evans
McGuire, Elizabeth, and Daniel Clark
Mackelson, Enoch, and Aphia Van Hoorn
McKim, William, and Mary Watson
Macky, John, and Jane Persons
Macmar, Dennis, and Catherine McCarter
McNeal, Ann. and Daniel McClane
McNeill, Arthur, and Barbara McNeill
McNeill, Barbara, and Arthur McNeill
McSwain, Daniel, and Sarah Founten

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41:146

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M.B. 41: 89
M.B. 41: 37
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M.B. 41:227
M.B. 41:153
M.B. 41: 82
M.B. 41:223
M.B. 41: 19
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G.B.R. 3: 92
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G.B.R. 2: 27
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G.B.R. 2:142
M.B. 41:227
M.B. 41:153
M.B. 41:121
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1756 May 20 Maddox, Thomas, and Elenor Lambertson M.B. 41:132

1703 Ap. 17 Mahoo, Margaret, and William Laconte G.B.R. 1: 13
1697 Dec. 9 Mallyear, Sarah, and John Perrey G.B.R. 3:192
1758 June22 Maloney, Huner, and Christ. Sennett M.B. 41:166
1756 Jan. 20 Mann, Ann, and Abraham Willson M.B.41: 76
1753 Feb. 24 Mannell, Andrew, and Catharin Sprong M.B.41: 61
1758 Sep. 1 Manney, Wines, and AlUe Vandenbergh M.B. 41:238
1701 Aug. 9 Mans, Adriaen, and

1706 Jan. 10 Mansey, Mary, and Andrew Brougbton G.B.R. 2: 28

1752 Dec. 4 Mapack, Wyenefried, and William Taylor M.B.41: 8

1704 Mar. 2 Markman, John, and Elizabeth Farmer G.B.R. 2: 26

1694 Mar. 31 Marriner, Gilbert, and Jannettie ffloyd G.B.R. 3: 91

1705 May 21 Marrlngton, Jane, and Peter Murdock G.B.R. 2: 27
1752-56 Marshal, John, and Susannah Cole CM. 82: 02
1756 Mar. 17 Marshall, Frances, and Paul Mersereau M.B. 41: 95

1692 Sep. 27 Marshall, Garvas, and Elianor Pey G.B.R. 4: 32
1752 Nov. 30 Marston, Sarah, and Andrew Yelverton M.B.41: 4
1752-56 Martennow, Mary, and Jacob Baragor O.M. 82: 62
1758 Aug. 12 Martin, John, and Mary Geraud M.B. 41:211
1687 Mar. 30 Martins, Juda, and William Cox L.W. 89

1695 Ap. 6 Masett, Peter, and Lydia Coel G.B.R. 3: 92
1752 Dec. 16 Mason, Ann Sarah, and Carden Proctor M.B. 41: 29
1752 Dec. 22 Mathews, Susannah, and I^Yancis Thurman M.B.41: 34
1695 June 27 Maurltz, Jannetie, and Matthew de Hart G.B.R. 3: 92
1703 Jan. 5 Mauritz, Margritta, and Balthazer Dehart G.B.R^ 1: 3
1701 Oct. 8 Maynard, George, and Isabella Willson G.B.R. 2:142
1094 Ap. 12 Maynard, Johanna, and Johannes d*Honneur G.B.R. 3: 91
1G99 Dec. 29 May son, John, and Ellz. Lance G.B.R. 3:193
1691 Dec. Meads, Mary, and Henry Coleman G.B.R. 4: 31
1684 July 9 Mccarty, John, and Ann Hai-man CM. 34: 28
1703 Jan. 16 Meech, Johanna, and David Jamisson G.B.R. 1: 3
1096 Jan. 13 Meek, Elizabeth, and James Wheeler G.B.R. 3: 93
1758 July 31 Melvin, Catharine, and Mathias Rash M.B. 41:196
1099 Aug. 14 Merchant, Ann, and George Comwell G.B.R. 2:142
1752-50 Merril. John, and Sarah Decer [Deckerl M.B. 82: 62
1756 Feb. 3 Merril, Marsey, and Charles Decker M.B.41: 85
1752-56 Merril, Thomas, and Eve Jonge CM. 82: 62
1758 Aug. 4 Merry, Charles, and Elizabeth Bums M.B. 41:202
175^5 Jan. 31 Merry man, Sjunuel, and Martha Iladley M.B. 41: 55
1752 Dec. 20 Mersereau, Joshua, and Abigail Brown M.B.41: 32
1756 Mar. 17 Mersereau, Paul, and Frances Marshall M.B.41: 95
1758 Aug. 4 Merven, Hannah, and Epenetus Piatt M.B. 41:200
1778 Jan. 28 Mery, Pierre, and Catherine Leduer M.B. 25: 13
1758 July 15 Mesereau, Mary, and Simon Van Name M.B. 41:186

1706 Jan. 31 Messelaer, Abraham, and Agenietie Staats G.B.R. 2: 28

1693 Mar. 20 Meybi, Cathrina, and John Van Hoorn G.B.R. 2:142

SUPPLRMBNT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 31

1702 July 29 Meyer, Ann, and James Cebra G.B.R. 3:195

1696 July 10 Meyer, Helenah, and Johannes Hardenbergh G.B.U. 3: 93
1704 Dec. 15 Meyer, Ide, and Anna Ravenstein G.B.R. 2: 27

1701 May 23 Meyer, Jenltle, and Abraham Provoost G.B.R. 3:104
1704 Sep. 20 Meyer, John, and Darah De Foreest G.B.R. 2: 27
1096 Aug. 8 Meyer, Katherine, and Zachariah Weeks G.B.R. 3: 93

1698 Oct 25 Meyers, Elsey, and Bamardus Smith G.B.R. 3:193
1700 Ap. 27 Meyers, Katharine, and John Veet G.B.R. 3:194
1700 Ap. 18 Meyers, Marytie, and Hendrlckes Vander Heule

G.B.R. 3:194

1697 Sep. 23 Meynderts, Neeltfe, and Hendryck Dow G.B.R. 3:192
1753 Jan. 27 Michaels, Cornelius, and Catharine Robinson M.B. 41: 52

1702 Ap. 30. Michell, Elizabeth, and John Eaton G.B.R. 3:195
1758 June 15 Michelsen, Hendrick, and Margaret Wilse M.B. 41:157

1699 May 16 Milborne, Mary, and Abraham Govemeur G.B.R. 3:193
1704 May 4 Milldrum, John, and Femmetie Van Boursen G.B.R. 2: 26
1756 Jan. 6 Miller, Dorothy, and Jonathan Mills M.B. 41: 70
1704 Feb. 1 Miller, Jerusia, and John Wickham G.B.R. 2: 26
1695 Jan. 31 Miller, Paul, and Antie van der Heyden G.B.R. 3: 92

1704 Oct. 18 Miller, William, and Geertrey Springsteen G.B.R. 2: 27
1756 Jan. 6 Mills, Jonathan, and Dorothy Miller M.B. 41: 70
1699 May 6 Milton, Christian, and John Corbitt G.B.R. 3:193

1705 Oct 6 Ming, Thomas, and Mary Vorckinson G.B.R. 2: 28
1750 June 2 Minthorne, Frances, and Paulus Banta M.B. 41:136
1756 Jan. 27 Minthorne, Hilah, and Abraham Cock M.B. 41: 80

1702 Dec. 28 Minviel, John James, and SuBanne Papin G.B.R. 1: 3

1703 Nov. 1 Mole, Jacobus, and Lydia Winne G.B.R. 2: 25

1703 Oct. 19 Mole, Mary, and James Nicholas G.B.R. 2: 25

1704 Dec. 8 Moll, Angletie, and Mydar Stone G.B.R. 2: 27

1698 May 26 Moll, Ariaentie, and Lewin Dewind G.B.R. 3:193

Mompesson, Roger, and Martha Sinhorn G.B.R. 2: 28

Mongal, Fiankea, and Jacob Mosharow CM. 82: 62

Montanie, Sarah, and Robert Finley M.B. 41:171

Montanye, Martha, and Abraham Alner M.B. 41: 64

Montfort, Ann, and Daniel Brinekerhofif M.B. 41:100

Monvlelle, Susanna, and William Smith G.B.R. 1: 3

Mool, Anne, and John fforlisson G.B.R. 3:193

Moor, Elizerbeth, and Adrayon Laforge CM. 82: 62

Moore, Charles, and Elizabeth James M.B. 41:156

Moore, Frances, and Philip Dodridg G.B.R. 3: 93

Moore, Hannah, and AUane Jarrett G.B.R. 2: 27

Moore, Henry, and Neeltie Ploughman M.B. 41:109

Moore, John, and Elizabeth Cheek G.B.R. 3: 93

More, Richard, and Rebecca Bally G.B.R. 3: 91

Morey. John, and Mary Williams M.B. 41:168

Morgan, John, and Eliscboth l»rine CM. 82: 62

1705 Feb.

1752-56

1758 Junei30

1753 Feb.

1756 Mar.

1702 Dec.

1699 July

1752-56

1758 June 14

1696 Oct.

1705 Juno 20

1756 Ap.

1696 Sep.

1694 Jan.

1758 June 27

1752-56

.■^2 NEW YOKK STATE LIBRARY

I7ri.1 Mar. 22 Morris, Isaac, and Mary Puntine

1601 Not. 3 Morris, Lewis, and Isabella Grabam

1695 June 1 Mori»n, Barbary, and Jobn Plsber

lT!i2-Q6 Moeliarow, Jacob, ODd Fiantica Mongal

1752-50 S[08liarow, Joeharaw, ;nnl

16US Jan. 13 Mosston, Judith, and Robert Edwards

1753 Feb. 20 Mott, Elizabeth, and Samuel Smith

1701 Oct, 27 Molt, Grace, and Joseph Betts

17r>C Feb. 21 Mott, Tlimnnli. and Nathaniel Ogden

1700 Mar. 5 Mott, Mary, and Solomon SiUimonK

ItKHi Oct. 14 Mott, Itlgebell, and Elizabeth Tborne

1704> Ap. 8 Moiirice, Paul, and Margaret Kettletas

1094 Dec. 13 Mourils, Leena, nini lluhrrl llri's

Ifil}2 Sep. G Moyou, WiIILum, itmi .Mnr.v i'.inlhiin

1758 Aug. 17 Miitlcnix, Hannah, and James I*wfB

171'5 May 21 Klurdock, I'eter, and Jnnf Marrington

1758 Aug. IS Murphy, Michael, and Mary Mlgbie

1758 Aug. 26 Mnixi.'^hor. David, and Mary Horrenbrook

170i Ap. 20 Myer, Cornelia, ami Cornelius Timber

1704 Jan. 25 Myer, Elsie, and Evert Duyckink

1758 Aug. 22 Myer, Jobn, aod Amey Roe

1756 Ap. 2 Myer, Susannab, and Isaac Vcrmllya

1764 Ap. 17 Myers, Harmanus, and )iaolii-t Harilenbergh

1753 Feb. 19 Myers, Susannah, and Peter Bussing

175(i Mar. 4 Nagte [Nagel]. Hendiick, and Anna Ruffee

1702 Dec. 28 Nedry, John, and Jane Allen

1758 June 8 Needbam, John, and Catharine Cole

1753 Mar. 20 Nelllier^'ay Ahd, and Jonathan. Wleka

1700 Feb. 14 Nesbett, Robert, and Susanna Sterena

1758 Aug. 20 NVvin. Jnm<>s, and Suwiniiah Wtlsej

17a3 Oct. 10 Nicholas. .lames, and Mary Mole

won June 12 Nicholas, Susanna, and llrancis Hiilln

1702 Dec. 24 Nicholas, Susanue, and II(il>t. Daniell

1703 Dec. 28 Nichols, Mary, and Robert Watts

1600 Not. 21 Nicolls. Mar»;arett, and Joslah Robinson

17.™ Ap. 5 >ohli'. "rit.>i:i;;s, and Catharine Borright

1704 Ap. 14 Ts^oell. flnundli and Charles WocJey
1758 Aug. 21 Northup, Josei'li. and Elenor McDngal
lfia3 Feb. 20 Xorn-ood, Ben,|anilu, and Cornelia Van Clyff
1758 Aug. 18 Norwood, Blchard. and Deborah Sliadivlok
1702 May 14 Notiagham, Win , and Margaret Rutsen
1758 Aug. 5 Nutt, Ann, and Edward Price

1756 Jan. 24 Oakes, Sarah, and Samuel Lowdon

17(Ki Sep. 15 Oakley. Thomas, and Mary Burroughs

1758 Mar. 28 Odell, Charity, and Dajolel Dean

M.B.

41: 12

G.B.R.

4: 31

G.B.R.

3: 92

CM.

82: 62

CM.

82: 62

G.B.R.

3:193

M.B.

41: 62

G.B.R.

3:194

M.B.

41: 88

G.B.R.

2: 28

G.B.R.

3: 93

G.B.R.

2: 28

G.B.R.

3! 92

G.B.R.

4: 32

M.B. 41:216

G.B.B.

2: 27

M.B. 41:219

M.B. 41:230

G.B.R.

2: 26

O.B.R.

2: 26

M.B.

41:225

M.B. 41:102

M.B.

8:158

M.B.41: 58

M.B. 41: 03

G.B.R.

1: 3

M.B.41:1«8

M.B.

41: 17

G.B.R.

3:104

M.B.

41:232

G.B.R.

2: 26

G.B.R.

3: 93

G.B.R.

1: 3

G.B.R.

2: 28

G.B.R.

3: 93

M.B. 41:104

G.B.R.

2: 26

M.B.

41523

G.B.R.

2:142

M.B.

41:218

G.B.R.

3:105

M.B.

41:203

M.B.

41: 78

G.B.R.

2: 28

M.B.

41:145

SUPPLEMENT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 33

1686 Oct. 7 Odell, Sarah, and John Archer of Westcher T^W. 67

1705 Aug. 20 Ogden, Joeiah, and Catherina llardcnbroeck G.B.R. 2: 28

1756 Feb. 21 Ogden, Nathaniel, and Hannah Mott M.B. 41: 88

1701 Oct. 9 Ogleby, John, and Hannah Ellson G.B.R. 2: 27

1703 J^ep. 10 Oky, John, and Helena Kyarse G.B.R. 2: 26

1704 Nov. 7 Oliver, Charles, and Margarett Schuyler G.B.R. 2: 27

1705 Nov. 28 Oliver, John, and Katherine Peterson G.B.R. 2: 28

1697 Sep. 17 Olpherts, Suert, and Hilleke Pieters G.B.R. 3:192

1701 Nov. 10 Olpherts, Suert, and Janeke Snedeker G.B.R. 3:194
1771 Nov. 22 Onderdonck, Adreyoan, and Nelly Snedeker M.B. 17:262
1756 Mar. 2 0*Neil, Mary, and Thomas Salter M.B. 41: 92
Kmi May 16 Oort, Sarah, and Capt. William KIdd G.B.R. 4: 31

1702 Dec. 17 Osborn, Samuel, and Katherine Pullion G.B.R. 1: 3

1698 Dec. 12 Osborn, William, and Elizabeth Way G.B.R. 3:193
1692 Oct. 3 Osburne, Elizabetli, and Jacob Ware G.B.R. 4: 32
1752 Dec. 4 Ostrander, Abraham, and Elizabeth Ostrander M.B. 41: 9
1752 Dec. 4 Ostrander, Elizabeth, and Abraham Ostrander M.B. 41: 9
1756 Mar. 29 Outhout, Jonas, and Ellz. Van Haugle M.B. 41:101
1705 June26 Oyan, Margariet, and William Warren G.B.R. 2: 27

175J) May 10 Palding, James, and Rachel Basslng M.B. 2:277

1752 Dec. 11 Palmer, Basheba, and Thomas Pell Junr. M.B. 41: 23

1753 Mar. 10 Palmer, Bathseba, and John Thomas Junr. M.B. 41: 22
1778 Mar. 28 Pane, John, and Wllhelmina Dunkle M.B. 25: 55
1688 Ap. 17 Pangbume, Susanna, and George Jewell of New York

I/.W. 105

1698 Ap. 16 Pantry, John, and Elizabetth Plinco G.B.R. 3:193

1704 Jan. 26 Pape, Thomas, and Mary Pratt G.B.R. 2: 26

1702 Dec. 28 Papin, Susanne, and John James Minviel G.B.R. 1: 3
1697 Aug. 14 Parmiter, Thomas, and Margaret Smith G.B.R. 3:192
1753 Jan. 10 Parsons, John, and Alida Cavalier M.B. 41: 41

1694 Ap. 20 Pateshal, Richard, and Hannah Hoist G.B.R. 3: 91

1703 June 18 Patting. Hannah, and Thomas Adams G.B.R. 2: 25

1695 June 4 Paulus, Elizabeth, and Volckert Hendricksen G.B.R. 3: 92
1694 June 4 Pead, William, and Mary Hardenbergh G.B.R. 3: 92
1702 Mar. 23 Pearsall, Catherine, and Thomas Studd G.B.R. 3:194
1753 Jan. 18 Peckwell, Henry, and Mary Denmark M.B. 41: 43

1701 Ap. 7 Pedley, Roger, and Sarah Thome G.B.R. 3:194
1758 July 8 Peek, William, and Phebe Gillam M.B. 41:176

1702 Jan. 26 Peirott, Magdalen, and Bartholomew Lefeurt G.B.R. 3:104
1753 Feb. 19 Pell, Hannah, and Daniel Stevenson M.B. 41: 59
1702 Jan. 20 Pell, Thomas, and Aeltie Beeke G.B.:^^. 3:104
1752 Dec. 11 Pell, Thomas Junr. and Basheba Palmer M.B. 41: 23
1694 Nov, 23 Pell, AVilliam, and EMz'th Van Teuyl G.B.R. 3: 92
1700 Sep. 17 Penestone, Thomas, and Elizabeth Lyster G.B.R. 3:104

1705 Oct. 13 PennlBtone, Thomas, and AUice Wooderop G.B.R. 2: 28

34 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1758 June29 Ferine, Edward, and Ann Holmes M.B. 41:170

1704 Oct. IG Peroyne, Peter, and Anne Holmes G.B.R. 2: 27
1697 Dee. 9 Perrey, John, and Sarah Mallyear G.B.R. 3:192
1G03 Mar. 22 Persons, Jane, and John Macky G.B.R. 2:142
169G June 3 Peters, Anna, and Johannes Ellsworth G.B.R. 3: 93
1G99 May 10 Peters, Margaret, and John Breadstead G.B.R. 3:193
1093 June20 Peterson, John, and Hannah Gerritse G.B.R. 2:142

1705 Nov. 28 Peterson, Katherine, and John Oliver G.B.R. 2: 28
1700 Nov. 25 Peterson, Susannah, and Robert Croalier G.B.R. 3:194
1098 Nov. 26 Petit, Thomas, and Cathrine Branch G.B.R. 3:193

1092 Sep. 27 Pey, Elianor, and Garvas Marshall G.B.R. 4: 32

1093 Aug. 15 Philip, Han, and Richard Gleave G.B.R. 2:142

1092 Dec. 1 Philips, Fredericli, and Katharina Darvall G.B.R. 4: 32

1091 May 7 Phillips, Evah, and Jacobus Van Oourtland G.B.R. 4: 31

1093 Oct. 10 Phips, Benj. and Hannah Dean G.B.R. 2:142
1097 Sep. 17 Phips, Hannah, and John Smith G.B.R. 3:192
1753 Jan. 5 Phoenix, Alexander, and Catherine Brookman M.B. 41: 40

1097 Sep. 17 Pieters, Hilleke, and Suert Olpherts G.B.R. 3:192

1703 Nov. 8 Pinnhorne, Mary, and Edmund Kingsland G.B.R. 2: 25
1(^92 May 14 Pintard, Anthony, and Katharine Stale G.B.R. 4: 32
1758 Aug. 8 Piatt, Elizabeth, and Daniel Tucker M.B. 41:207

1704 Mar. 14 Piatt, Elizabeth, and Johnathan Smith G.B.R. 2: 26
1758 Aug. 4 Piatt, Epenetus, and Hannah Merven M.B. 41:200
1703 May 6 Platte, Epenetus, and Elizabeth Smith G.B.R. 1: 13
1008 June 30 Pievier, Anna Maria, and Daniel Peterse Coreman

G.B.R. 3:193

1098 Ap. 16 Plinco, Elizabeth, and John Pantry G.B.R. 3:193
1750 Ap. 17 Ploughman, Neeltie, and Henry Moore M.B. 41:109
1750 Ap. 23 Pocock, Eliz. and James Bogart M.B. 41:112
1758 Aug. 22 Polhemus, John, and Elizabeth Dutcher M.B. 41:224

1702 Feb. 1 Pollom, Martha, and Joseph Arrowsmith G.B.R. 3:194
1750 May 19 Pollort, Christian, and Samuel Watson M.B. 41:127
1758 Aug. 2 Pool, Thomas, and Jane Beatty M.B. 41:199

1092 Sep. 6 Pordrian, Mary, and William Moyon G.B.R. 4: 32
1758 July 10 Post, Abraham, and Annake Schoonmaker M.B. 41:179
17(^5 Nov. 12 Poste, Margaret, and Thomas Sharroke G.B.R. 2: 28

1703 May 10 Potter, Katherln, and Patrick Crawford G.B.R. 1: 13

1093 Sep. 18 i*otter, Richard, and Katharine Reay G.B.R. 2:142
1758 June2l Poulison, John, and Gertruyd Speir M.B. 41:163

1704 Jan. 26 Pratt, Mary, and Thomas Pape G.B.R. 2: 26
1()97 Oct. 15 Price. Christopher, and Susannah Allyn G.B.R. 3:192
1758 Aug. 5 Price, Edward, and Ann Nutt M.B. 41:203
1752-50 Prine, Elisebeth, and John Morgan CM. 82: 02
1703 Dec. Printz, Letitia, and John Cornell G.B.R. 2: 26

1705 June 11 Pritchard, Tho. and Anne Stuyvesant G.B.R. 2: 27
1752 Dec. 16 Proctor, Garden, and Ann Sarah Maaon M.B. 41: 29

8UPPLBHENT TO HARRIAQE LICENSES A9

1702 Mar. 23 ProBBcr, Joeepb. and BllsEab«tb Verwyde Q.B.R. .1:194

1701 May 23 ProTOOBt, Abraham, and Jenltle Meyer G.B.B. 3:lft4

1C03 Junel4 Provooet, AlUe. and Gerryt Van Hoom G.B.R. 4: 32

1704 Sep. 21 rroTOOBt. Gerrett. and Altle Roose G.B.R. 2: 27
UM July Q I'roTOOBt, Margaret. and Johannes van Brngen G.B.R. 3: 03
IToe Jan. 9 Provost, Katbeiinc, and Matthew Benelnck G.B.R. 2: 2S

1701 Jan. 18 I-n>viis!i-. _\t:iii.Mrct. and John Kerfbyl G.B.R. 2:26
1G96 Nov. 10 Pruden, Wllilam, and Auu Hoomo G.B.R. 3: 93

1705 Dec. 28 Prudence, Mary, and Aman Bounn G.B.R, 2: 28
1738 July 10 Pruyn, Ilarman, and Jnnnt'tje Hoese M.B. 41:180
1705 Sep. 3 Pruyn, Jtohannea. nntlAmllla Sanders G.B.R. 2: 28

1755 Dtjc. 31 Pndney, .lunit*, and Mary Wnruor M.B. 41: 67
1098 Ap. 27 Pugsley, Kathrlne, and Richard Wilson G.B.R. 3:103
1683 Nov. 22 Pugaley, Matthew, and Mary Hunt G.B.R. 0: 78

1702 Dec. 17 PullloD, Kiilh-Tinf, uad Samuel Osborn G.B.R. 1: 3

1756 Mar. 1 Pundt, Jeremiah, ,iDd Catherlo Coin M.B. 41: 01
17D3Mar. 23 Puntlne, Mary, and snnc Morris M.B. 41: 12
leo.l Not. 18 Puppyn, Ann. and Amlron- On,nuon G.B.R. 3: 03
l(i03 June27 Purrlngton, Sarah, and Charles Sleigh G.B.R. 2:142

1753 Jan. 'H Qu«reau, Benjamin, and Hannah Brown M.B. 41: 50

170S Ap. 11 BAlnlord, Thomas, and Else Vandenbergh G.B.R. 2: 27

17(KI Oct 10 Ralph, Thomas, and Mary Gunter G.B.R. 2: 25

1702 Dec. 16 Randall, Eilzabetb, and William Berkley G.B.R. 1: 3
1756 Feb. 12 Bapeljc, Aim, and Jjinies De Graw M.B. 41: 87
1756 May 10 Bappalye, Cornelius, jiiid Cornelia Wycltott M.B. 41:124
1756 May 20 Rappelye, (:«>rKe, and Mary Bloom M.B. 41:131
leOGJunelO IJiLsli.v, \V.-l>icy, nnaAikleT.uwerBcn G.B.R. 3:03
1758 July 31 Rash, Mathias, and Catharine Melvia M.B. 41:106
1701 Oct. 2 Bavand [Ravand], Ferrtinando. and Mary Belllnc

G.B.R. 3:194

1701 Oct. 2 Ravaud. Ferdinand, and Mary G.B.R. 2:142

1705 Dec. 24 Ravaud, Mary, and Samson Broughton G.B.R. 2: 28

17M Dec. ID Kavcustfiu, Anna, and Ide Meyer G.B.R. 2: 27

17(KS June23 Ravesteln, Tryntle Garretse, and Joannes DeForeest

G.B.B. 2: 27

1705 Mar. 20 Bay, Richard, and Eleanor Saunders G.B.R. 2: 27
I7;>8 Aug. 4 Read, Sopliia, and Ji-tin noi.i*r M.B. 41:201
1608 Mar. 1 licnde, .M:iiy and W'lHInm Vescy G.B.K 3:193
1G93 Sep. 18 lloay KnlUrlne, Jiiid Klchard PMIlt G.B.R. 2:142

1706 Ap. 12 itedott, Elizabeth, nnd TIiouisb Walker G.B.B. 2: 28

1703 Ap. 12 lieenicr, John, and Alkey Lessonby G.B.R. 1:13
17IK Feb. 10 Reid. Robert, and Abiijnii Baily G.B.R. 2: 27
1696 Aug. 28 Itevedly, George, and Katberine Holmes G.B.R. 3: 03
1606 Mar. 10 Reyners, Barnet, and Heather Ceysler G.B.R. 3: 03

36 NEW TOKK STATE LIBRARY

1753 Jan. 25 Rbodes, Mary, and Benjamin Barker M.B.41: 51

1752 Not. 30 RIcbard, EUsftbcth. nrd Ituln-rt Wilson M.B.41: 1
1C96 July 20 Richard. Stephen, and Mary van Brugben G.B.B. 3: %
1G03 Jan. 18 Richards, HeWer, and Marcus Lnfort O.B.R. 2:141
1705 May 19 RIggs, John, njid Frances Colbumn G.B.R. 2: 27
1696 Not. 27 Itlshton. John, and Fraaees Tudor a.B.R. 3: 93

1703 Mar. 17 Rivllie. Cathnrine, jind Alexander Stuart G.B.R, 1: 13
1758 July 2S Robinson, Ann, ami Dnnle! Jocea M.B. 41:194

1753 Jan. 27 Robinson, Catharine, and Ckrrnellus Michaels M.B.41: 52
1702 Dec. 16 Roblnaon, Charles, and Eli^ribeth EopBdiile G.B.R. 1: 8
1693 Sep. 4 Robinson, Hanna, and Wllllfim itiircli G.B.R. 2:142

1696 Not. 21 Robinson, JoslaJi, and Margarott NIcoIIb G.B.R, 3: 98
1702 Dec. B Robinson, Richard, and Mary Chnmbtrs G.B.R. 1: 3

1697 Dec. 29 Robinson, Thomas, and Rachell Rosell G.B.R. 3:193
1763 June 7 Rocess, CharleB, and Catherine Merriment M.B. 7:215
1758 Aug. 31 Roche, Dnvld Aug. and .\inie Ijand M.B. 41:236
1758 Aug. 22 Roe, Amey, mid John Mycr M.B. 41:226
1753 Mar. 27 Roe, Elizabeth, and Thoniaa ColemaB r M.B. 41: 15
1087 May 16 Roeloffspn, Marcarett, and John ffllntBbnrgh L.W. 92
1702 Dee. 16 RoesdaJe. Elizabeth, and Charles Robinson G.B.R. 1: 3
1705 Not. 10 Rocpr, Thomas, and Mattec I.ee G.B.R. 2: 28

1702 Ap. 26 Rollltse, Jlcreyes. and Dpyna Teunlsse O.B.R, 3:196
1C98 May 25 Rolloi|iiln, Jacobus, and I.ydia Darblns G.B.R. 3:193
1000 Ang. 9 Roof, Henry, and Margt Coulylie G.B.R 2:142

1704 S^. 21 Roose. Altle, and Gerrett ProToost G.B.R. 2: 27
170* Sep. 21 Roose, Peter, and Hmtie. Courtle G.B.B. 2: 27
1097 Dec. 29 Rosell, Ifachell. and Tliomap licliinson G.B.B. 3:193
1708 Feb. 24 RoscTelt, ObrlBtlne, and John T'amiU G.B.B, 1: 13
1699 Not. 9 RoseTest. Jnriit.lt, and Johanuus Vanderhuel G.B.R. 3:193
1756 May 22 Ross, Charles, and Caliinrlno li.vi.c M.B. 41:134
1704 Ap. 21 Bowly, Mary, and Oeorge Booth G.B.R 2:26
1753 Ap. 5 Roy, Catherln, and Daniel McFarlln M.B, 41: 19
1756 Mar. 4 Ruffee. Anna, and Hendrick Nagle M.B. 41: 93

1703 Not. 26 Rnmbout, KatJiarine, and Rogor Brett G.B.R. 2: 20

1698 Dec. 23 Rutberse, Anthony, and Hendrycke V&ndewater

G.B.Bt 3:1%

1699 Sep. 12 Rnthse. Cathrine, and Johannus Hardenbei^h

G.B.R 3:198

1702 May 14 Rtrtsen. Margaret, and Wm. Notlngham G.B.R. 3:195
1756 May 3 Ryckman, Albert, and Catharine Brasler M.B.4I:1I9
1756 May 22 Ryne, Catharine, and Charles Ross M.B. 41:134

1703 July 26 Saatton, Michael, and Elizabeth Van Tright G.B.R. 2: 26
1699 May 11 Saokett, Richard, and Majory L. Sleade G.B.H. 3:193
1756 Mar. 2 Salter, Thomas, and Mary O'Nell M.B.41: 92
1693 Oct 25 SamueU, Arlaentle, and Henrjck Symonse G.B.B. 2:142

SUPPLEMENT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 3?

1705 Sep. 3 Sanders, Amilia, and Johannes Pniyn G.B.R. 2: 28

1691 Sep. 20 Sanders, Ann, and James Vandersplegel G.B.R. 4: 32

leOS Aug. 30 Sandford, Mary, and William Walton G.B.R. 3:193

1701 May 9 Sandige, Dorothy, and John Kingston G.B.R. 3:194
1704 Nov. 9 Sands, Samuel, and Elizabeth Lessitt G.B.R. 2: 27

1697 Ap. 28 SanfoTd, Grace, and Barne Cosine G.B.R. 3: 93

1702 Ap. 30 Santford, Elisbeth, and James Davis G.B.R. 3:195

1700 Feb. 13 Santfordt, , and Jane White G.B.R. 3:194

1752 Doc. 20 Sarly, Anthony, and Elizabeth Cornell M.B.41: 33

1753 Mar. 5 Satterly, Rene, and Abial Titus M.B.41: 63

1704 Sep. 7 Saunders, Barent, and Mary Wander G.B.R. 2: 26

1705 Mar. 20 Saunders, Eleanor, and Richard Ray G.B.R. 2: 27

1701 Sep. 15 Saunders, Hanah, and John Buttler G.B.R 3:194

1704 Sep. 7 Saunders, Leaim, and John Lansen G.B.R. 2: 26
1756 May 6 Schanck, Margaret, and Gilliam Cornel M.B. 41:120

1705 Aug. 20 Schayck, Margrieta V. and Bernardus Freeman

/ O.B.R. 2: 28

1752 Nov. 30 Schenck, Cornelia, and Jacob Duryee M.B.41: 3

1703 Nov. 27 Schenck, Martin, and Cornelia Van Weeselew G.B.R. 2: 25
1705 Ap. 19 Schenk, Margareta, and Peter Strycker G.B.R. 2: 27

1703 Aug. 31 Schepmodt, Derrick, and Grtttle Tappen G.B.R. 2: 25
1758 June 10 Schermerhoom, Lucas, and Wyntle Fltzcharles M.B. 41 :150
1760 Feb. 25 Schmidt, Jacob, and Mary Mitchell M.B. 3: 48
1758 July 10 Schoonmaker, Annake, and Abraham Post M.B. 41:179

1702 Dec. 12 Schuyler, Arent, and Swantie Dyckhuyse G.B.R. 1: 3
1700 May Schuyler, CathaHna, and Jacobus Schuyler G.B.R. 3:lt)4

1700 May Schuyler, Jacobus, and Cathalina Schuyler G.B.R. 3:194
1696 July 26 Schuyler, Margaret, and Robt. Livingston, Junr.

G.B.R. 3: 94

1704 Nov. 7 Schuyler, Margerett, and Charles Oliver G.B.R. 2: 27
1693 Oct. 23 Schuyler, Meyndert, and Rachel Cuyler G.B.R. 2:142

1691 Oct. 1 Schuyler, MaJ. Peter, and Maria Van Ranselaer

O.B.R. 4: 31

1703 Sep. 14 Schyler, Gerard, and Aegie De Groot G.B.R. 2: 25
1780 May 13 Seloover, Getty, and John Colls M.B. 29: 54
1763 Mar. 16 Seloover, James, and Catherine Alstine M.B. 7:100
1696 Aug. 1 Selsby, John, and Sarah Thompson G.B.R. 3: 93
1758 June 22 Sennett, Christopher, and Huner Maloney M.B. 41:166
1756 Jan. 10 Serle, John, and Martha Smith M.B. 41: 73
1687 May 31 Seward, Humphry, and Sophia Dewitt L. W. 92

1698 Sep. 5 Sexton, Judith, and Joshua Burle G.B.R. 3:193
1758 Aug. 18 Shadwick, Deborah, and Richard Norwood M.B. 41:218

1705 Nov. 12 Sharroke, Thomas, and Margaret Poste G.B.R. 2: 28

1701 Ap. 5 Shaw, PrisciUa, and John Stevens G.B.R. 3:194

1692 Ap. 20 Shaw, Thomas, and Anna Hancock G.B.R. 4: 32
1701 Oct 3 Shelston, Prudence, and William Dorton G.B.R 2:142

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1703 Ap. 10 Shepard, John, and Ruth Davis G.B.R. 1: 13

1702 Nov. 27 Shrieve, Sarah, and John Heerman G.B.R. 1: 3

1702 Nov. 28 Shukey, Frances, and John Auboyneau G.B.R. 1: 3

1702 Ap. 25 Sidman, Mary, and Moses I^angstaffe G.B.R. 3:195
1752-56 Simeson, Cornelous, and Elizabeth Depue CM. 82: 62
1781 Oct. 3 Simmons, Jane, and John Weeks M.B. 33: 83
1706 Mar. 5 Simmons, Solomon, and Mary Mott G.B.R. 2: 28
1694 Nov. 2 Simms, Lancaster, and Katharine Larkin G.B.R. 3: 92

1758 July 22 Simonsen, Margaret, and Jacob Bufflere M.B. 41:191
1769 May 19 Simonson, Charity, and Abraham Martino M.B. 14:103

1759 Ap. 19 Simorson, Altje, and Harmanus Garretson M.B. 2:247
1676 July 27 Simpson, Elizabeth Wattells, and Jeremiah Reder

W.O.P. 3:203

1698 Feb. 7 Singleton, Jane, and Joseph T^atham G.B.R. 3:193

1703 Feb. 28 Sinhorn, Martha, and Roger Mompesson G.B.R. 2; 28
1758 Aug. 9 Sise, Hannah, and William Hancock M.B. 41:208

1700 Feb. 14 Skelding, Tho. and Rebecca Astin G.B.R. 3:194
1691 Oct. 30 Skelton, Robert, and Alse Throgmorton G.B.R. 4: 31
1756 Ap. 27 Skinner, Isaac, and Hannah Alien M.B. 41:116
1694 Dec. 26 Slade, Peter, and Margery WIslake G.B.R. 3: 92

1699 May 11 Sleade, Majory L. and Richard Sackett G.B.R. 3:193
1687-88 Jan.l7 Slegge, Christopher, and Elizabeth Small L.W. 103
1758 Aug. 30 Sleght, Johannes, and Gerritje Van Bunschooten

i ' M.B. 41:233

1693 June27 Sleigh, Charles, and Sarah Purrington G.B.R. 2:142

165K5 Dec. 19 Sloot, Helltle, and Zebulon Carter G.B.R. 3: 91

1758 June 13 Slover, Isaa<?, and Maria Johnson M.B. 41:154
1687-88 Jan. 17 Small, Elizabeth, and Christopher Slegge L.W. 103
1756 Ap. 7 Smith, Ann, and Benjamin Hnit M.B. 41:106
1698 July 11 Smith, Ann, and Robert Everinden G.B.R. 3:193
1752 Dec. 13 Smith, Anne, and John Burnet M.B. 41: 24
1698 Oct. 25 Smith, Bamardus, and Elsey Meyers G.B.R. 3:193

1704 June30 Smith, Bemardus, and Johanne Hading G.B.R. 2: 27
1703 Nov. 22 Smith, Charles, and Aleda Hunlrk G.B.R. 2: 25

1701 Oct. 25 Smith, Deborah, and Thomas Cockling G.B.R. 2:142
1752-56 Smith, Ebel, and Peter Grudlne CM. 82: 62

1759 Nov. 15 Smith, Edward, and Mary Honey man M.B. 2:495

1703 May 6 Smith, Elizabeth, and Bpenetus Platte G.B.R. 1: 13
1697 Nov. 15 Smith, Else, and William Willkission G.B.R. 3:192
1756 Mar. 19 Smith, Gilbert, and Abigail Vandewater M.B. 41: 97
1701 June24 Smith, Hanah, and John Thompson G.B.R. 3:194

1696 Ap. 13 Smith, Mrs Hannah, and Andrew Gibb G.B.R. 3: 93
1756 Ap. 5 Smith, Henry, and Margery Whlley M.B. 41:103
1758 June24 Smith, Jemima, and Stephen Wood M.B. 41:167

1697 Sep. 17 Smith, John, and Hannah Phlps G.B.R. 3:192

1704 Mar. 14 Smith, Johnathan, and Elizabeth Piatt G.B.R. 2: 26

SUPPLEMENT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 89

1C95 July 8 Smith, Joseph, and Margt Barents G.B.R. 3: 92

1697 Aug. 14 Smith, Margaret, and Thomas Parmiter G.B.R. 3:192

1756 Jan. 10 Smith, Martha, and John Serle M.B.41: 73

1692 July 8 Smith, Mary, and Joseph Blydenburgh G.B.R. 4: 32

17r»3 Feb. 20 Smith, Samuel,-and Elizabeth Mott M.B. 41: 62

1702 Dec. 22 Smith. William, and Susanna Monvlelle G.B.R. 1: 3
1701 Nov. 10 Snedeker, Janeke, and Suert Olpherts G.B.R. 3:194

1758 Sep. 1 Snedeker, Richard, and Elizabeth Van Bummill M.B. 41:239

1759 Nov. 3 Sneden, Abraham, and Rachael Swartout M.B. 2:488
1758 Aug. 24 Somendyck, Isaac, and Anne Bush M.B. 41:229
1758 July 17 Somerindike, Abigail, and Samuel Wall ' M.B. 41:188

1694 July 9 Souward, Mary, and Edmond Thomas G.B.R. 3: 92
1704 Nov. 14 Sparks, Elizabeth, and John Trevitt G.B.R. 2: 27
1758 June21 Speir, Gertniyd, and John Poulison M3. 41:163

1695 May 28 Spencer, James, and Mary Caxly G.B.R. 3: 92
1701 July 3 Splinter, Lyntie, and Andrew Ten Brooke G.B.R. 3:194
1752-56 Spragg, Sary, and Cornelous Cortejyou CM. 82: 62
1704 Oct. 18 Si»ringsteen, Geertrey, and WilUam MUler G.B.R. 2: 27
1695 July 24 Springsten, Caspar, and Jannetie Jacobs G.B.R. 3: 92
1753 Feb. 24 Sprong, Catharin, and Andrew Mannell M.B. 41: 61
1706 Jan. 31 Staats, Agenietie, and Abraham Messelaer G.B.R. 2: 28
1701 Oct. 12 Staats, Barent, and Nieltje Gerrets G.B.R. 2:142

1704 June22 S(taats, Sarah, and Isaac Gouverneur G.B.R. 2: 26

1692 May 14 Stale. Katharine, and Anthony Pintard G.B.R. 4: 32

1703 July 19 Stephance, Lucas, and Catherine Van Dyke G.B.R, 2: 25

1699 Aug. 18 Steuard, Alexander, and Coraelia Depheyster G.B.R. 2:142
1701 Ap. 7 Stevens, John, and Priscilla Shaw G.B.R. 3:194

1695 Sep. 30 Stevens, Mary, and Jesse Kipp G.B.R. 3: 92

1700 Feb. 14 Stevens, Susanna, and Robert Nesbett G.B.R. 3:194

1705 Dec. 24 Stevense, AUite, and Harmanus Brughman G.B.R. 2: 28
1705 Jan. 13 Stevenson, Charity, and Tho. Willett G.B.R. 2: 27
1753 Feb. 19 Stevenson, Daniel, and Hannah Pell M.B. 41: 59
1756 Ap. 23 Stevenson, Edward, and Rebecca Griffin M.B. 41:113

1693 June 26 Stevenson, Elizth, and George Anderson. G.B.R. 2:142
1752 Dec. 1 Stevenson, Elizabeth, and James Stewart M.B.41: 7

1696 Ap. 6 Stevenson, Janetie, and John Lawrence G.B.R. 3: 93
1752 Dec. 1 Stewart, James, and Elizabeth Stevenson M.B.41: 7

1703 Aug. 7 Stewart, John, and Rebecca Adams G.B.R. 2: 25
1770 Dec. 19 Sttymets, Christopher, and Rachel Roome M.B. 16:301
1763 Oct. 22 Steymetz, Abraham, and Syuthia Van Orden M.B. 7:400
1758 Aug. 29 Stillwell, Cath. and Charles Hamilton M.B. 41:231
1698 Dec. 23 Stillwell, Mary, and Thomas Walton G.B.R. 3:193

1704 Feb. 10 Stillwell, Mary, and Valentine Dushen G.B.R. 2: 26
1703 Dec. 6 Stillwell, Nicholas, and Elizabeth Cornell G.B.R. 2: 26
1703 Ap. 9 SUllwell, Thomas, and Ellis Throgmorton G.B.R. 1: 13

1705 Sep. 3 Stilwell, Richd. and Debora Cowne G.B.R. 2: 28

NEW YORK STATS LIBRARY

1696 June

1755 Aug.

1695 July

17(M Dec.

1758 July 11

1758 June 19

1756 June 11

1704 Aug.

1695 Oct

1704 July

1706 Nov.

1699 Aug.

1758 Aug.

1756 Mar.

1752 Dec.

1753 Jan.

1702 Nov.

1706 Ap.

1703 Mar.

171/2 Mar.

1705 June 11

1698 Nov.

1703 May 22

1<56 May 22

1703 May

1703 Sep.

1696 July

1758 June30

1756 Jan.

1704 Nov.

1698 Nov.

1693 Oct.

1703 Aug.

1695 Jan.

1695 Nov.

1697 Sep.

1752 Dec.

1706 Jan.

1699 Aug.

1701 Nov.

1696 June

1756 June 10

G.B.R. 3: 93

M.B. 1:156

G.B.R. 3: 92

G.B.R. 2: 27

M.B. 41:182

M.B. 41:161

Stilwell, Sarah, and Richard Crego

Stimes, Jasper, and Susannah Brower

Stollard, Giles, and Elissabeth Tuder

Stone, Mydar, and Angletie Moll

Storm, Peter, and Oatalintie Van Dyke

Stout, Abigail, and John Agnew

Stoutenburg, Annatle, and Jacobus Van Vleck M.B. 41:142

Stoutenburgh, Catherine, and Nicholas Vanderspeigel

G.B.R. 2: 26
Strangnish, Katrine, and John Button G.B.R. 3: 92

Strateham, Thomas, and Altie Mnn G.B.R. 2: 26

Stratton, Martha, and John Adams G.B.R. 2: 28

Streard, Alexander, and Cornelia Dishington G.B.R. 3:193

M.B. 41:198

M.B. 41: 94

M.B. 41: 27

M.B. 41: 49

G.B.R. 1: 3

G.B.R. 2: 27

G.B.R. 1: 13

G.B.R. 3:194

G.B.R. 2: 27

Strelt, Godfreyd, and Hannah Bown
Strickland, Mary, and Isaac Bogert
Striker, Proebe, and John Cargill
Stringham, Mary, and Jeremiah Burrows
Struddle, Elizabeth, and Abram Van Laer
Strycker, Peter, and Margareta Sehenk
Stuart, Alexander, and Catharine Rivilie
Studd, Thomas, and Catherine Pearsall
Stuyvesant, Anne, and Tho. Pritchard

Stuyvesant, Elizabeth, and George Sydenham G.B.R. 3:193

Suert, Ogrhert, and Hellegoud Luyckas G.B.R. 1: 13

Sulvane, John, and Mary King M.B. 41:133

Sunsorke, John, and Eve Hulgrave G.B.R. 1: 13

Swanenburgh, Hannafan, and John Johnson G.B.R. 2: 2

fewann, Helena, and Daniel Dunscomb G.B.R. 3: 93

Swart, Dirick, and Annatie Vandesee M.B. 41:172

Sweeny, Lawrence, and Martha McDowal M.B. 41: o2

Sweroer, Andrew, and Elizabeth DeVore G.B.R. 2: 27

Sydenham, George, and Elizabeth Stuyvesant G.B.R. 3:193

Symonse, Ilenryck, and Ariaentie Samuell G.B.R. 2:142

Tappen, Grittie, and Derrick Schepmodt G.B.R. 2: 25

Tasher, John, and Mrs. Anna Lightfoott G.B.R. 4: 31

Tayler, Mary, and Thomas Burroughs G.B.R. 3: 03

Tayler, Walter, and Delivenance Graves G.B.R. 3:192

l^ylor, William, and Wyenefried Mapack M.B. 41: 8

Teller, William, and Maria Van Pricht G.B.R. 2: 28
Ten Broeck, Effey, and Lodwyck Vander Burgh

G.B.R. 2:142

Ten Broek, Christina, and Johanes Van Allen G.B.R. 3:194
Ten Broeke, Cornelia, and Johannus Wynkoop

G.B.R. 3: 93

Ten Brook, Jeremiah, and Moritle Van Alen M.B. 41:141

SUPrLEMENT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 41

1701 July 3 Ten Brooke, Andrew, and Lyntle Splinter G.B.R. 3:194

1704 June 23 Teneve, Stephen, and Neltie Folleman G.B.E. 2: 26

1704 Mar. 3 Tennike, Hendrika. and Johannes Van Orde G.B.R. 2: 26

1701 Feb. 21 Tenyck, Jacob, and Nulie Hardenburgh G.B.R. 3:194
17r)8 July 6 Terry, Calharine, and Niel Wilkinson M.B. 41:174

1702 Ap. 25 Teunlsse, Deyna, and Mereyes RoUitse G.B.R. 3:195

1700 May Thavet, Peter, and Susannah Vergereau G.B.R. 3:194

1705 July 19 Theobalds, John, and Euson Tuder G.B.R. 2: 27

1703 June 18 Thibowe, William, and Mary Du Tay G.B.R. 2: 25
1694 July 9 Thomas, Edmond, and Mary Souward G.B.R. 3: 92
1753 Mar. 10 Thomas, John Junr. and Bathseba Palmer M.B. 41: 22

1701 June24 Thompson, John, and Hanah Smith G.B.R. 3:194

1696 Aug. 1 Thompson, Sarah, and John Selsby G.B.R. 3: 93

1704 Oct. 16 Thong, Walter, and Sarah Van Dam G.B.R. 2: 27

1705 Ap. 11 Thorn, Samuel, Junr. and Hannah Doughty G.B.R. 2: 27
1()96 Oct. 14 Thorne, Elizabeth, and Rigebell Mott G.B.R. 3: 93

1699 Aug. 29 Thome, Richard, and Phebe Denton G.B.R. 2:142

1701 Ap. 7 Thorne, Sarah, and Roger Pedley G.B.R. 3:194

1694 Jan. Thomson, Sarah, and Edward Coats G.B.R. 3: 91

1705 June 9 Thoxter, Mary, and Thomas Dawson G.B.R. 2: 27

1697 Dec. 8 Throgmartin, Sarah, and Moses Lipet G.B.R. 3:192
1691 Oct. 30 Throgmorton, Alse, and Robert Skelton G.B.R. 4: 31
1703 Ap. 9 Throgmorton, Ellis, and Thomas Stillwell G.B.R. 1: 13

1703 July 6 Throgmorton, Patience, and Hugh Gorvard G.B.R. 2: 25

1752 Dec. 22 Thurman, Francis, and Susannah Mathews M.B. 41: 34

1702 Oct. 26 Thurman, Ralph, and Mary Clouder G.B.R. 1: 3

1706 Jan. 16 Tier, Jannitie, and Johannes Hoogland G.B.R. 2: 28

1700 Feb. 14 Tiller, Andrew, and Ann Verplanck G.B.R. 3:194
16W Oct. 11 TiUer, Helena, and Philip Wilkison G.B.R. 3: 92
1706 Jan. 12 Tillett, James, and Sarah Lawrence G.B.R. 2: 27

1704 Ap. 20 Timber, Oomelius, and Cornelia Myer G.B.R. 2: 26

1701 Aug. 7 Timmer, Jane, and Thomas Evans G.B.R. 3:194

1698 July 5 Tindell, Margaret, and John Hopper G.B.R. 3:193

1753 Mar. 5 Titus, Abial, and Rene Satterly M.B.41: 63

1699 Dec. 20 Titus, Theunis, and Mary Barre G.B.R. 3:193
1758 Aug. 12 Tomkins, Joseph, and Mary Hyatt M.B. 41:210
1706 Feb. 1 Townsend, John, and Rose Cole G.B.R. 2: 28

1705 Mar. 8 Toy, Daniel, and Frances Wessels G.B.R. 2: 27
1756 Feb. 2 Tredwell, Charity, and John Jackson M.B. 41: 84

1696 Aug. 12 Tregeuny, Humphrey, and Brook esbanck G.B.R. 3: 9i

17(M Nov. 14 Trevitt, John, and Elizabeth Sparks G.B.R. 2: 27

1704 Nov. 15 Troup, John, and Elizabeth Tunnwell G.B.R. 2: 27
1758 Aug. 8 Tucker, Daniel, and Elizabeth Piatt M.B. 41:207

1695 July 8 Tuder, Elizabeth, and Giles Stollard G.B.R. 3: 92

1705 July 19 Tuder, Euson, and John Theobalds G.B.R. 2: 27
1690 Nov. 27 Tuder, Frances, and John Righton G.B.R. 3: 93

42 NEW YORK STATB LIBRARY

1695 Ap. 20 Tuder, John, and Affle Van Hoorn G.B.R. 3: 92

1(51)7 Sep. 9 Tuder, Capt. John, and Mary Brett G.B.R, 3:192

1704 Nov. 15 Tunnwell, Elizabeth, and John Troup G.B.R. 2: 27

1752 Nov. 30 Turner, Ann, and Silvanus Dillingham M.B. 41: 2
1758 Aug. 14 Turner, Elizabeth, and George Davis M.B. 41:212
1701 May 24 Turner, Elizabeth, and Robert Dale G.B.R. 3:194
1758 June 19 Turner, William, and Margaret Weeton M.B. 41:160

1695 Oct. 11 TTnderhill, Sarah, and Joseph Budd G.B.R. 3: 92
1758 Aug. 14 Underwood, Joanna, and William Cline . M.B. 41:213

1705 Mar. 20 Upton, Beetle, and James Jamison G.B.R. 2: 27
1697 Oct 9 Uthuee, Margaret Symonse, and Jan Dehance G.B.R. 3:192

1T52 Dec. 1 Vader, Catharin, and David Groesbeck, Junr. M.B. 41: 6

1753 Jan. 31 Valentine, Charity, and Daniel Cornell M.B. 41: 53
1(;92 Nov. 19 Vallou, Stephen, and Mary Gallais G.B.R. 2:141
1756 June 10 Van Alen, Maritie, and Jeremiah Ten Brook M.B. 41:141
1701 Nov. 3 Van Allen, Johanes, and Christina Ten Broek G.B.R. 3:194
1704 Jan. 7 Van Aps, Anna, and Conradus Gettike G.B.R. 2: 26
1756 Feb. 5 Van Arman, Johannes, and Alida Vanderheyden M.B. 41: 86
1761 Nov. 19 Vanausdalla, Lambertie, and Cornelius Amerman

M.B. 5:233

1697 Dec. 13 Van Baal, Margaret, and Capt. Nicholas Evorste

G.B.R. 3:192

1704 May 4 Van Boursen, Femmetie, and John Milldrum G.B.R. 2: 26

1706 Jan. 15 Van Brackeling, Stephen, and Dina Bley G.B.R. 2: 28

1696 July 6 van Brugen, Johannes, and Margaret Provoost G.B.R. 3: 93
1696 July 20 van Brughen, Mary, and Stephen Richard G.B.R. 3: 93
1758 Sep. 1 Van Bummill, Elizabeth, and Richard Snedeker

M.B. 41:239

1758 Aug. 30 Van Bunschooten, Gerritje, and Johannes Sleght

M.B. 41:233

1095 July 1 van Bursum, Margt, and Cornelius Low G.B.R. 3: 92

1695 Nov. 8 van Bursum, Mary Anne, and Lewis Bougeaud

G.B.R. 3: 93

1693 Feb. 20 Van Clyff, Cornelia, and Benjamin Norwx)od G.B.R. 2:142

1(;U6 Aug. 1 Van Clyff, Elizabeth, and John Bentie G.B.R. 3: 93

1094 Ap. 16 Van Clyff, Kath'e, and John Loring G.B.R. 3: 91

1704 Oct. 4 Van Clyff, Margarott, and Peter Burtell G.B.R. 2: 27

1701 Oct. 8 Van Oortlandt, Maria, and Kiliaen Van Renselaer

G.B.R. 2:142

1691 May 7 Van Courtland, Jacobus, and Evah Phillips G.B.R. 4: 31

1702 Aug. 27 Van Dalsen, Margarett, and Martinus Oregler G.B.R. 3:195
1756 Ap. 12 Van Dalssen, Dennis, and Rachel Cuyper M.B. 41:108
1704 Oct. 16 Van Dam. Sarah, and Walter Thong G.B.R. 2: 27
ins June 8 Van Dar Vort, Jacob, and Margaret Bennet M.B. 20:141

BUPPLBMBNT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 43

1758 Sep. 1 Vandenbergh, Altle, and Wines Manney M.B. 41:238

1758 July 12 Vandeubergh, Antje, and Abraham Wimple M.B. 41:183

1705 Ap. 11 Vandenbergh, Else, and Thomas Rainford G.B.R. 2: 27
1G94 Oct. 11 Vandenbergh, Hend*k Jansen, and Mary Ann Burton

G.B.R. 3: 92
1758 Aug. 30 \ andenbergh, Maretje, and Wynant V. Vandenbergh

M.B. 41:234
1758 Aug. 30 Vandenbergh, Wynant V. and Maretje Vandenbergh

M.B. 41:234
1756 Feb. 5 Vandenheyden, Alida, and Johannes Van Arman

M.B. 41: 86

1702 Oct. 20 Vanderbeeck, Oonraxlus, and Caitherine Oock G.B.R. 1: 3
1752-56 Vanderbilt, Phebe, and Cristifer Garrison CM. 82: 62
1699 Sep. 29 Vander Burgh, Ck>rnelia, and John White G.B.R. 2:142

1699 Aug. 4 Vander Burgh, Ivodwyck, and Eflfey Ten Broeck

G.B.R. 2:142

1700 Ap. 18 Vander Heule, Ilendrickes, and Marytie Meyers

G.B.R. 3:194

1695 Jan. 31 van der Heyden, Antie, and Paul Miller G.B.R. 3: 92

1758 Aug. 5 Vanderheyden, Johannes, and Mary Butler M.B. 41:205

1697 Jan. 9 Vanderheyden, Johannes, and Mary Wooden G.B.R. 3:192

1758 July 10 Vanderheyder, Derick, and Sarah Wendell M.B. 41:177

1699 Nov. 9 Vanderhuel, Johannus, and Janitje Rosevest G.B.R. 3:193

1697 Oct. 20 Vanderhule, ffemmie, and Benjamin Wyncoop G.B.R. 3:192

1701 June 21 Vanderpolle, Katherine, and Peter Hardenbrugh

G.B.R. 3:194

1697 Feb. 11 Vanderpool, Gerrijt, and Debomh Warm G.B.R. 3: 93

1703 Jan. 28 Van derrere [Van Dervere], Dominius, and Maria

Margaretta Van Orteck G.B.R. 1: 13

1704 Aug. 7 Vanderspeigel, Nicholas, and Catherine Stoutenburgh

G.B.R. 2: 26
1691 Sep. 20 Vanderspiegel, James, and Ann Sanders G.B.R. 4: 32

1758 June30 Vandersee, Annaitle, and Dirick Swart M.B. 41:172

1756 Mar. 22 Van der Voort, Sarah, and Jan Lodewick Dunkel

M.B.41: 98

1701 July 23 Vande Spegel, Agenitie, and John Cauley G.B.R. 3:194
1756 Mar. 19 Vandewater, AbigaU, and Gilbert Smith M.B. 41: 97

1698 Dec. 23 Vandewater, Hendrycke, and Anthony Rutherse

G.B.R. 3:193

1702 Ap. 22 Van Deycke, Emeltie, and Petrus Kip G.B.R. 3:194
1752-56 Vandick, Kias, and Ann Andrewnat G.M. 82: 62
1753 Mar. 27 Van Duersen, Catherina, and Isaac Goes M.B.41: 14
1752 Dee. 16 Vanduerson, Heyla, and John Wright M.B. 41: 30
1752 Dec. 22 Van Duyn, Mocletia, and William Brower M.B.41: 35

1703 Sep. 14 Van Dycke, Eunnetle, and Albert de Vrees G.B.R. 2: 25
1758 July 11 Van Dyke, Catalintje, and Peter Storm M.B. 41:182

44 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1703 July 19 Van Dyke, Catherine, and Lucas Stephance G.B.R. 2: 25

1701 Aug. 25 Van Dyke, Francis, and Fyche Direcks G.B.R. 2:142

1700 Feb. 14 Van Dyke, Mary, and Hans Harmensen G.B.R. 3:194
1756 June 7 Van Evera, Myndert, and Maiy Dawson M.B. 41:139

1704 Mar. 4 Vanfford, Elizabeth, and Arnold Vrltle G.B.R. 2: 26

1702 Ap. 25 Van Fleckt, Hester, and Isaac Fredricks G.B.R. 3:195
1772 May 31) Vangwaggenen, Sarah, and Thilip Harmanoe M.B. 18:127
1756 Mar. 29 Van Haugle, Eliz. and Jonas Outhout M.B. 41:101
1698 Aug. 22 van Heyninge, Janitye, and Matthis Low G.B.R. 3:193
1696 May 7 van Hoist, Anna, and Stephen Buckenhoven G.B.R. 3: 94

1705 Ap. 10 Van Hook, Evert, and NeUtle Jacobs G.B.R. 2: 27
1695 Ap. 20 Van Hoom, Affle, and John Tuder G.B.R. 3: 92

1705 Jan. 11 Van Hoom, Aphla, and Enoch Mackelson G.B.R. 2: 27
1693 June 14 Van Hoorn, Gerryt, and Altle Provoost G.B.R. 4: 32
1693 Mar. 20 Van Hoorn, John, and Cathrina Meybl G.B.R. 2:142
1756 Jan. 9 Van Home, Catharine, and John Le Conte, Junr M.B. 41: 72
1687 Mar. 26 Van Home, Janike, and Reyneir Van Sickland L.W. 88

1701 June 26 Vanhoven, Mary, and Peter Bant G.B.R. 3:194
1758 June 10 Van Kleef, Famytje, and Jacob Cussouw M.B. 41:149

1702 Nov. 19 Van Laer, Abram, and Elizabeth Stmddle G.B.R. 1: 3
1753 Jan. 22 Van Law^ Sarah, and Thomas Doran M.B. 41: 47
1758 July 15 Van Name, Simon, and Mary Mesereau M.B. 41:186
1701 Oct. 27 Van Newenhuysen, William, and Elizabeth De Haert

G.B.R. 2:142
1704 Sep. 16 Van Noostrandt, Margerett, and Oornelise Jansen

G.B.R. 2: 26
1756 Ap. 5 Van Northstrand, William, and Catharine De Vou

M.B. 41:105
1695 June 19 van Nuwcnhuysen, Catrina, and Martinus Lamberts

G.B.R. 3: 92
1704 Mar. 3 Van Orde, Johannes, and Hendrika Tennike G.B.R. 2: 26

1703 Jan. 28 Van Orteck, Maria Margaretta, and Dominius Van derrere

G.B.R. 1: 13
1752-56 Vanpelt, John and Mary Jonge CM. 82: 62

1756 Jan. 7 Van Pelt, Mary, and John Foy M.B. 41: 71

1706 Jan. 19 Van Pricht, Maria, and William Teller G.B.R. 2: 28
1691 Oct. 1 Van Ranselaer, Maria, and Ma J. Peter Schuyler

G.B.R. 4: 31
1701 Oct. 8 Van Renselaer, Kiliaen, and Maria Van Cortlandt

G.B.R. 2:142
1695 June 20 van Schaick, Anna Mary, and John Oortlandt

GJB.R. 3: 92
1752 Dec. 1 Van Schaik, Stephen, and Jane Bratt M.B. 41: 5

1706 Feb. 27 Van Seckler, Jannitie, and Adrien Lane G.B.R. 2: 28
1687 Mar. 26 Van Sickland, Reyneir. and Janike Van Home

L.W. 5: 88

SUPPLBMENT TO MARRIAGE LICENSES 45

1694 June 22 Van Strydt, John, and Johanna Lewis G.B.R. 3: 92

1(>94 Nov. 23 Van Teuyl, Ellz'th, and WUliam TeU G.B.R. 3: 92

1703 July 26 Van Tright, Elizabeth, and Michael Saatton G.B.R. 2: 26

1700 Nov. 26 Van Valkenburgh, Catherine, and David Van Schaick

M.B. 3:446

1753 Jan. 31 Van Veeten, Annatye, and Peter de Wandeler

M.B.41: 54

1758 July 29 Van Vey, Mary, and Aron Devoe M.B. 41:195

1756 June 11 Van Vleck, Jacobus, and Annatie Stoutenburgh

M.B. 41:142

1607 Jan. 26 Van Vlecq, Kathalina, and Abraham Kip G.B.R. 3: 93

1606 June 8 van Vlecque, Magdalen, and Henricus Kip G.B.R. 3: 94

1703 Nov. 27 Van Weeselew, Cornelia, and Martin Schenck G.B.R. 2: 25

1704 June 23 Van Wiukel, Albert, and Meritie Deerby G.B.R. 2: 26
1753 Mar. 26 Van Woort, Jacob, and Rachael Gardiner M.B. 41: 13
1753 Mar. 12- Van Wyck, Thomas, and Rachel Eldert M.B. 41: 65
1752 Dec. 30 Van Zandt, Tobias, and Mary Dike M.B. 41: 36

1701 May 10 Varick, Johanna, and Albert Willet G.B.R. 3:194
1687 June 24 Vaughton, Michaell, and Susannah Leislaer L.W. 99
1704 Mar. 7 Vaughton, Susannah, and Leonard Huygen De Kleyn

G.B.R. 2: 26

1782 May 17 Veaber, William, and Catharine Hieth M.B. 36: 5

1700 Ap. 27 Veet, John, and Katharine Meyers G.B.R. 3:194

1700 May Vergereau, Susannah, and Peter Thavet G.B.R. 3:194

1756 Ap. 2 Vermilya, Isaa<:, and Susannah Myer M.B. 41:102

1700 Feb. 14 Verplanck, Ann, and Andrew Tiller G.B.R. 3:194

1701 Oct. 27 Verplank, Margaret, and John Collins G.B.R. 3:194

1702 Mar. 23 Verwyde, Elizabeth, and Joeeph Prosser G.B.R. 3:19i

1698 Mar. 1 Vesey, William, and Mary Reade G.B.R. 3:193
1693 Ap. 10 Vielle, Cornelius, and Catharine Bogardus G.B.R. 2:142
1700 Feb. 14 Vincent, Francis, and Ann Lynch G.B.R. 3:194
1704 May 10 Vincent, Joan, and Frederick Fine G.B.R. 2: 26

1700 Ap. 27 Vincent, Mary, and John Gindett G.B.R. 3:194
170G Oct. 6 Vorckinflon, Mary, and Thomas Ming G.B.R. 2: 28
1756 June 4 Vredenburgh, Catharine, and Robert Hall M.B. 41:138

1701 June Vreland, Johanes, and Mareya Cregers G.B.R. 3:194

1703 May 12 Vrikers, Johanna, and Edward Blagge G.B.R. 1: 13

1704 Mar. 4 Vrille, Arnold, and Elizabeth Vanfford G.B.R. 2: 26
1696 Feb. 17 Vyland, David, and Elizth Henry G.B.R. 3: 93

1705 July 19 Walcraf, David, and Elizabeth Field G.B.R. 2: 27
1704 Oct. 27 WaldPon, John, and Cornelia Hardenbrook G.B.R. 2: 27

1699 Dec. 16 Waldron, Judith, and Isaah Lelonor G.B.R. 3:193

1706 Ap. 12 Walker, Thomas, and Elizabeth Redott G.B.R. 2: 28
1693 Sep. 4 Walkington, Mary, and Roger Baker G.B.R. 2:142
1758 July 17 Wall, Samuel, and Abigail Somerindike M.B. 41:188

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1758 Juuel3 Wallace, William, and Sarah Hall M.B. 41:155

1757 Dec. 30 Walsh, Peter, and Mary Bennet M.B. 1:761
1098 Dec. 23 Walton, Thomas, and Mary Stlllwell G.B.R. 3:193

1698 Aug. 30 Walton, William, and Mary Sandford G.B.R. 3:193

1702 May 14 Wandall, Abram, and Catherine De Key G.B.R. 3:195

1704 Sep. 7 Wander, Marj-, and Barent Saunders G.B.R. 2: 26
1753 Jan. 31 Wanderier, Peter de, and Annatje Van Vecten M.B. 41: 54
1697 Oct. 29 Ward, Israel, and Hannah Hutson G.B.R. 3:192
1692 Oct. 3 Ware, Jacob, and Elizabeth Osbume G.B.R. 4: 32

1697 Feb. 11 Warm, Deborah, and Gerrijt Vanderpool G.B.R. 3: 93

1705 May 15 Warne, Francis, and Sarah Hays G.B.R. 2: 27

1755 Dec. 31 Warner, Mary, and James Pudney M.B. 41: 67
1705 Dec. 19 Warner, William, and Anne De Gray G.B.R. 2: 28
1705 June26 Warren, William, and Margariet Oyan G.B.R. 2: 27
1691 Oct. 30 Washbourne, Sarah, and Isaac Arnold G.B.R. 4: 31

1704 Oct. 14 Washurne. John, and Hannah Hallett G.B.R. 2: 27
1753 Jan. 3 Waters, Talman, and Mary Lawrence M.B. 41: 25

1703 Aug. 28 Watliay, Alexander, and Mary Bresty G.B.R. 2: 25

1699 Ap. 17 Watson, Ann, and Thomas Drincall G.B.R. 3:193

1756 Mar. 18 Watson, Mary, and William McKim M.B. 41: 96
1756 May 19 Watson, Samuel, and Christian Pollort M.B. 41:129

1705 Dec. 28 Watts, Robert, and Mary Nichols G.B.R. 2: 28
1098 Dec. 12 Way, Elizabeth, and William Osboru G.B.R. 3:193
1756 Jan. 2 Webber, Conielius, and Jane Willson M.B. 41: 68

1696 Aug. 8 Weelis, Zachariah, and Katherine Meyer G.B.R. 3: 93

1758 June 19 Weeton, Margt. and William Turner M.B. 41:160
1758 June 10 Welch, Elenor, and Oliver Howlen M.B. 41:151
1758 July 11 Welch, John, and Elizabeth Dean M.B. 41:181
1764 Feb. 21 Wells, Jane, and James Richey M.B. 8: 67

1698 Dec. 8 Wells, Jane, and John Hancock G.B.R. 3:193
1758 July 10 Wendell, Sarah, and Derick Vanderheyder M.B. 41:177
1705 Mar. 8 Wessels, Frances, and Daniel Toy G.B.R. 2: 27
1694 Jan. 25 West, Mrs Ann, and Robert Wharton G.B.R. 3: 91

1697 Nov. 17 West, William, and Mary Bingham G.B.R. 3:192
1766 Sep. 29 Wetbeck, Peter, and Marj- Van Alon M.B. 10:110*
1694 Jan. 25 Wharton, Robert, and Mrs Ann West G.B.R. 3: 91
1758 Aug. 1 Wheeler, Isaac, and Eliz. Bears M.B. 41:197
1696 Jan. 13 Wheeler, James, and Elizabeth Meek G.B.R. 3: 93

Whiley, Margery, and Henry Smith M.B. 41:103

White, Caleb, and Mary Lynch M.B. 41:192

White, Jane, and Santfoi-dt G.B.R. 3:194

White, John, and Cornelia Vauder Burgh G.B.R. 2:142

White, Marj', and John French G.B.R. 3: 92

Whitehead, Jonathan, and Sarah flield G.B.R. 3: 94

Whitehead. Thomas, and Jane Creed G.B.R. 2: 26

Whitman, Nathan, and Anne Britton G.B.R. 2: 26

1756 A p.

1758 July

1700 Feb.

1699 Sep.

1694 Oct.

1696 July

1703 Dec.

17(>i Ap.

Bt'PPL&MEST TO MARRIAGE LICENSES

1603 Ap. 28 Wk-keD. Jobn, and Kalbrlnc FredrlekscD
]Ti;2 Ap. 30 Wiokes, Tliomaf, and Sarati BruBb

1T04 Feb. 1 Wlckham, John, and Jeniela Miller

17G0 Oct. 22 Wlckoff. Nelly, and Peter I>ujBter

ITfi" May 14 Wlckoff, Nlckles, and Aan Itapelyes

1753 Mar. 29 Wleks, Jonathan, aud Ann Neltherway

16D0 July 5 Wilde, Edey, and John Yoatcs

1604 Ap. 7 Wilkins, rielenji, Jiuil Ben]. Cooper
1607 Sep. 18 WHklnBen, Philip, and Jlsry Brazier
1758 July 6 Wilkinson, Niel, and Catlmrinc Terry
1604 Oct. 11 Wllklson. Philip, and Helena Tiller
1761 Jan. 27 Will, Ellzabetb. and laaac Stoiitenbnrgb
1602 Ap. 28 Wiilnte, Edw'd, and Mnrpfry Cirroe

IfiiB Aug. 10 Wlllemke. , nnd ncovpi' Harwood

1701 May 10 Wlllet, Albert, and J.>liiinii(i Vnri.k

1604 May 9 Wlllet, Sarah, and Jacobus Dekcy

1095 Aug. 24 Wlllet, TboniDB. end Sarab Ilinchman

1607 Dec. 22 Wlllett, Mary, and Richard WlUett

1703 Mar. 30 Wlllett, Richard, and Francis Tieravul
1697 Dec. 22 Wlllett, Richard, and Mary Wlllett
1705 Jan. 13 Wlllett, Tlio. and Charity StcTenson
IC86-87 Jan.20 Williams. ICleiiuor. and Nicolas de Uorrls
1(197 Dec. 30 Williams, George, and Kathriue Lloyd
1753 Mar. IS Williams. John, and Phoebe Heavllaud
1738 Jnne27 Williams. Mary, and Jolm Jti^rcy

1704 Nov. 13 Williams. Mary, and Richard Greenfelld

1705 May 2 Williams, Robt. and Jonimah Bert

1701 Feb. 24 Williamson, Charles, and Mary Woolsey

1702 Aug. 17 WllllaniKoti, Margnrf.'tt, mid Abr.am Emmons
1701 Aug. 29 Willis, Arthur, and Jontma Carr

1704 Mar. 29 Willis, Arthur, and Sarah Drakes

1697 Not. 15 "\Villkis^i.,n. William, and Else Smith
1756 Feb. 27 Willsey, Mary, and Fi-.Tiu-is Jacocks
1756 Jan. 20 Willson, Abralinm. and Aim rtiaiin
1687 Sep. 17 Willson. Ebenezer, and Marjarj' Dudley
1701 Oct. 8 Willson, Isabella, and Georjje Maynord
1756 Jan, 2 Willson. Jane, and Cornelius Webber
17D6 May 2 Willson, John, and Catharine Bogardus
1753 Mar. 20 Wllleon, John, and Mnry HalRlit

175S June 15 Wilse. Margaret, and Heudrlck MIchelsen

1752 Dec. 16 Wilse, Ituth, and Jobn Cooper

1758 Aug. 2S Wilsey, Susannah, and Jnnies Nevln

1698 Ap. 27 Wilson, Richard, iiml Kiilhiim.' Pugsley
1752 Nov. 30 Wilson, Robert, and Kliz-Tbclh Richard
1758 July 12 Wimple, Abraham, and Antje Vandenbergh
1T58 Jan. 3 WInant, Daniel, and Bacbel Andrewuet

G.B.R.

2: 14

M.B.

6:137

G.B.R.

2: 2«

M.B.

3:370

M.B.

11: 87

MB. 41: 17

G.B.R.

3:193

G.B.n.

3: 91

G.B.R.

3:192

SI.B.

41:174

G.B.K.

3: 02

M.B.

4: 32

G.B.R.

4: 32

G.B.R.

3: 92

G.B.R.

3:104

G.B.R.

3: 92

G.B.R.

3: 92

G.B.R.

3:192

G.B.R.

1: 13

G.B.R.

3:192

G.B.R.

2: 27

D.W.

G.B.R.

3:193

M.B.

41: 60

M.B.

41:168

G.B.R.

2: 27

G.B.R.

2: 27

G.B.R.

3:104

G.B.R.

3:105

G.B.R.

2:142

G.B.R.

2: 28

G.B.R.

3:102

M.B.41: 00

M.B.

41: 76

L.W.

101

G.B.R.

2:142

MB.

41: 68

M.B.

41:135

M.B.

41: 11

M.B.

41:15T

MB.

41: 31

M.B,

41:232

G.B.R.

3:103

M.B.

41: 1

M.B.

41:183

M.B.

1:768

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1752-56 Winant Rachel, and John Butteler CM. 82: 62

1775 Ap. 10 Winants, Jacob, and Mary Mersercau M.B. 23: 6

1G84 Jnly 18 Windebank, Elizabeth, and James Graham CM. 34: 28

1758 July 20 Wingfield, John, and Elizabeth Innes ' M.B. 41:190

1703 Nov. 1 Winne, Lydia, and Jacobus Mole G.B.R. 2: 2SS

lfi04 Dec. 26 Wlslake, Margery, and Peter Slade G.B.R. 3: 92

1752 Dec. 14 Withers, Jane, and Archibald Johnson M.B. 41: 26

1091 Ap. 9 Woertman, Dirck Janse, and Annetle Aukes G.B.R. 4: 42

1752-56 Wolcan, Martha, and Richer Crips CM. 82: 62

1752-56 Wood, Jeams, and Eve Decer [Decker] M.B. 82: 62

1758 June 24 Wood, Stephen, and Jemima Smith M.B. 41:167

1697 Jan. 9 Wooden, Mary» and Johannes Vanderheyden G.B.R. 3:192

1705 Oct. 13 Wooderop, Allice, and Thomas Pennistone G.B.R. 2: 28

1703 Oct 20 Woodott, Martha, and Abraham Hunderbeck G.B.R. 2: 25
1691 Oct. 20 Woodrofe, Elizabeth, and Henry Jordanie G.B.R. 4: 31

1704 Ap. 14 Wooley, Charles, and Hannah Noell G.B.R. 2: 26
1701 Feb. 24 Woolsey, Mary, and Charles Williamson G.B.R. 3:194

1705 Ap. 27 Woortman, Anne, and Isaac DeRlemer G.B.R. 2: 27
1756 Feb. 2 Wortman, Dennis, and Jane Aymar M.B. 41: 83
1758 Aug. 31 Wright, Elizabeth, and Jasper Allen M.B. 41:236

1752 Dec. 16 Wright, John, and Heyla Vanduerson M.B. 41: 30
1694 Jan. 1 Wright, Joseph, and Ann Henry G.B.R. 3: 91
1096 Aug. 28 Wright, Thomas, and Lydia Cobbitt G.B.R. 3: 93
1700 July 20 Wychangham, Tho. and Susanna Fine G.B.R. 3:194
1756 May 10 Wyckoff, Cornelia, and Cornelius Rapalye M.B. 41:124

1753 Mar. 17 Wyckoff, Nicholas, and Catrintia Deffertse M.B. 41: 21
1697 Oct 20 Wyncoop, Benjamin, and ffemmie Vanderhule G.B.R. 3:192
1696 June 9 Wynkoop, Johannus, and Cornelia Ten Broeke GJ5.R. 3: 93

1694 Oct. 23 Yaresly, Richard, and Dorothy Gore G.B.R. 3: 92
1699 July 5 Yeates, John, and Edey Wilde G.B.R. 3:193

1752 Nov. 30 Yelverton, Andrew, and Sarah Mar8tx>n M.B. 41: 4
1756 Feb. 22 Yeomans, Ruth, and Samuel Mabbet M.B. 41: 89

1753 Mar. 29 Young, Maiy, and Peter Hooiwey, Junr. M.B. 41: 16

1695 May 10 Young, Simon, and Ann Elum G.B.R. 8: 92

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University of the State of New York

State Library Bulletin

HISTORY No. 2

May 1899

COLONIAL RECORDS

GENERAL ENTRIES V. I

I 664-6 5

PREFACE

Geiwral cntvivH, v. 1 is a folio 121 ^^y ^h ^^' ^^ ^^'^ ledger calf
and contains 180 pages. The first })ages contain a brief index,
each page divided by a vertical and a horizontal line into four
parts, and each part denoted to a separate letter of the alphabet.
The following text was originally in (wo parts; p. 131) is also
marked as (1) and p. 140 is blank; p. 141-74 were originally
marked as p. 1-33 (p. 13 being repc^ated) and contain documents
contemporaneons with the other part. Pages 1-2, 34-52 and
144-51 are in a diffennit handwriting from the rest of the book.

Although the manuscript is yellow and often soiled with the
dust of over two hundred years, on most of the pages the ink is
as fresh and black as on the day of its use. This volume with
many others was rebound under the direction of J. V. N. Yates,
secretary of state, pursuant to a joint resolution of the legis-
lature passed Feb. 18-11), 1819. For a full account of the

54 NHW YORK STATB LIBRARY

records, then in the office of the secretary of state, and their con-
dition see Report of the secretary of state relative to the records, etc.
in his office, 43 p. F, Alb. 1820 (Senate document no. 2) Many
of these records, including Oeneral ctttries, v. 1 were removed to
the state library by act of legislature passed April 19, 1881, see
New York laws of 1881, ch. 120.

General entries, v. 1 is the first book of records of the executive
department including papers pertaining to the surrender of the
colony by the Dutch to the English in 1664, and extending to
Sep. 25, 1665. Besides the papers relating to the change of
government it contains the records of the secretary on various
topics illustrating the early history of the colony. Among these
are correspondence with neighboring colonies, appointment of
civil officers, orders and official determination of disputes or
differences as to possession of lands, or other causes, arising be-
tween adjoining towns or private individuals, permits for trade
<*r of the departure of ships from New York harbor, etc.

Pages 1-142 of the manuscript are here printed entire in the
same order as in the original, and showing also, as nearly as
possible, the exact capitalization, punctuation and spelling. A
few additions to make the meaning clearer or to give both old
and new style dates have been inserted in brackets [ ]. The
remaining pages (p. 143-74) contain merely records of ships
passes or permits to sail. One of these is given in full to show
their form and of the rest abstracts are given in the calendar;
these abstracts, however, contain all the personal or historical
information found in the original.

The cak^ndar is arranged in chronologic order and, besides a
brief abstract of the contents of each paper and its date, refers
tq the exact page of the manuscript and to the page of this
printed volume where the full text may be found.

George Rogers Howell

Archivist

CALENDAS 55

CALENDAR

The references in the niarg:in are to the manuscript and printed page: e. g. ins 1 refers to
original manuscript, page 1 ; pr. 5 refers to psge 5 of the present printed copj The calendar
is arranged in chronjlogic order. In the no'es, volume and page numbers are separated by
a colon ; e. g. 1 :887 means vol. 1, page 887.

1664

Copy of «in order from tho gonoral court at Boston to be de- ^^
livered to the royal eoniniissioiiers on their arrival in Nantasket ^^
Roads presenting their resp(»ets to the eomraiasioners and en-
joininfij them to instruct the soldiers having liberty ashore to
conduct themselves peaceably.

Also printed in Rt cords of Matisarhuscits Bay, v. 4, pt 2, 101.

Letter from the commissioners above mentioned, Richard Nic- il*j^^

' ms «

oils and (i(»orge Cartwright, to John Winthrop governor of Con- ^'^'^
necticnt notifying him of their commission to do the crown some
service near liis government.

Letter fronfi Com'rs Nicolls and Cartwright to Sir Robert Carr Nodat«

^ ms2

on board the Elms at Piscataqua instructing him to come with ^^'*^
his ship to Nantasket.

Proposal of the commissioners that the Massachusetts Bay "^^'J*^

*■ *' ms 5

colony furnish men to coop(*rat<* with them at New York. ^^'^

Also printod in Rrronis of Maasiwfmsrtts Ray, v. 4, pt 2, 163.

Answer of the council to the couimissioners saying that they J^^y^r
have issued a call for .a meeting of the general court on Aug. 3 ^^'^
to d(»cide whether th(*y will furnish an auxiliary force to march
on Aug. 23.

Also printed in h'rcorfis of Mossarlntsrlfs Hay, y. 4, pt 2, 164.

Comers Nicolls and Cartwright to Sir Henry Bennett, principal No date

ms 8

secretary of state, giving account of their voyage, their intention p**"^^
to jiroceed at once to the reduction of New York and the disin-
clination of the Maiiisachusetts Bay colony to assist in the enter-
prise.

Com'rft Nicolls and Cartwright to Gov. John Winthrop advis- JuJy»

^ ms7

ing him of their intention to sail with all the fleet with first fair p'"*'^
wind for Manhattan, and desiring him to meet them on the west
end of Long Island.

56 NBW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1664

^^1^° General court of Massachusetts Bay colony to Com'rs Nicolls

and Cartwright that their messengers Capts. Clark and Pynchon
would communicate to them the sentiments of the council.
Also printed in Records of Ma88achu.setts Bay, v. 4, pt. 2, 124.

ms8*** Orders for the conduct of officers and soldiers during and after

^^'^ the reduction of New York.

ASg.'wSi ^^^^^ letter of Gov. Stuyvesant to ComVs Nicolls and Cart-
^r.lo Wright asking them to give the reason of the appearance of a

hostile fleet in the bav.
[Ai^. 20] Proclamation to publish (in New York) the design of the com-

Dr 79

missioners, offering protection to all who yield to the govern-
ment of England.

Also printed in Smith, History of New York, 1829, 1:387, in Brodhead,
History of the state of Netc York, 2: 24 and with date in O'Callaghan, History
of Neic Nethrrland, 2: 522.

aS^.tod"; Answer of Com'r Nicolls to Gov. Rtuyvesant, summoning a

ms 9

pr. 81 surrender of the forts and lands of the colony which he claims

to be the territory of the crown of England.

Also printed in Smith, History of New York, 1829, 1: IG.

Auglsonl Inclosure of next above, accounting for the absence of Nicolls'

pr. 8;j signature when first sent.

NodAte Petition of the inhabitants of Westchester to the commission-

ers for the affairs of New England, stating that they had been
cruelly treated by the Dutch government of New Netherlands
and praying for compensation for damages. Death of Richard
Mills, schoolmaster, by cruel treatment.

m8*i'2^ Com'r Nicolls to Gov. Winthrop staling that in ca^e of the

reduction of Manhattan to English power, i>eople from the
Netherlands may freely come and go as before.

Also printed in O'Callajrhan, History of New Netlierlaud, 2:523.

sep^'^ina ^^^- Stuyvcsaut to Coui'r Nicolls stating that his formal an-

pr 87 swer will be sent the next day.

sep'jnV* ^^ov. Stuyvesant to ComY Nicolls, denying right of crown of

Ji'er England to all the lands in the noi-th of America; claiming title
for Holland by discovery and unintiTrupted possesisiion ; ass<»rt-
ing that if the king knew all the circumstances he would not

OALENDAR 57

1664

demand surrender, and that the governor was not moved by
threats of violence.

Also printed in Smith, History of New York, 1829, 1:20 and with varia-
tions in New York colonial history, 2:411.

John Coe and Elias Watts have liberty to beat the drum in ^^'^•g'*
the w estern towns of Long Island in raising recruits for the ^^' ^
army.

Warrant of Com'r Nicolls to Capt. Hyde, commander-in-chief ^i^^
of the squadron, to compel the reduction of New Amsterdam to ^^'
the crown.

Warrant of the commissioners to Capt. Morley to press his aust. w

ms 22

ship WHliam and Nicholas into the service of the king. p*"-**

Agreement between Com-rs Nicolls, Carr, CartwTight and ^"<L^

Maverick, and Capt. Morley as to the ship William and Nicholas, ^^- ^
ComV Nichols to Gov. Stuyvesiint assenting to proposition to ^^^^^

appoint deputies, but insisting on speedy surrender. p*"* ^

Gov. Stuvvesant to Com'r Nicolls advising him that he hasAuK.asos.

'^ Sep. 4 n. 8.

sent John de Decker and Cornells Van Ruyven to treat for a JJJfJJ
' good accommodacon.'

Gov. Stuyvesant's commission, as agreed upon in council, to Aug.3«o.«.

S6p. 6 n. ■•

John de Decker, Nicholas Varlett, Samuel Megapolensis, Cor-JJfJg,
nelias Steenwyck, Oloff Stevensen Van Cortlandt and Jacques
Cousseau to treat with Com'r Nicolls on terms of surrender.

Also printed in 0*Callaghan, History of Netc Netherlands 2: 531.

Answer of Com'r Nicolls consenting to treat on articles of Aug. »
surrender and appointing Conrrs Carr and Cartwright, Gov. p*" ^^
John Winthrop and Samuel Willis of Connecticut, and Thomas
Clark and John Pynchon of Massachusetts to be the delegates
for this purpose.

Articles of surrender agreed upon by the above-mentioned aur. it
commissioners. pr!^

Also printed in Smith, History of New York\ 1829, 1: 28, New York colonial
history, 2: 250, 0*Callaghan, History of New Netherlands 2: 532 and MunseU
Annals of Albany, 4: 28.

Gov. Stuyvesant's consent to articles of surrender agreed upon Auf.wo.ii.

Sep. 8 n. 8.

by the English and Dutch commissioners." wm

ak. letter from the burgomasters and schepens of New Amsterdam to the West India com-
pany deacribiog the capture of the city In 1661, is printed in Valentins^s Manual of the com-
mon council o/N€W York for 18e0. p. 699-98, and also in Rtcordt of Ntw Amsterdam, 6:114-16.

58 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1664

m^m^ Gov. Nicolls to Capt. Young that those who had done military

^^' ^^ service on Long Island were to retain their arms subject to be

called out in emergency.
Aus^89 The commissioners to the governor of Massachusetts Bay col-

^^' ony informing him of what had taken jilace in New Amsterdam.

Sf*6i Commissioners of the United New England colonies to the

^^' several General courts, requesting that on receiving notice of a

visit from the royal commissioners, they send information of

it to the other colonies.

msili Pass for Mrs Aldricks with her servants and merchandise to

Delaware bay.

The like pass granted to the master of the bark.
m?'84 Gopy of Sir Robert (.'arr's commission to go to Delaware bay

pr. 104 ^^ reduce that settlement.

Also printed in New York colonial hiatory, 3:70 and 12:458.
No date Instructions to Sir Robert Cmvv for the reduction of Delaware

pr. 186 ,

bay.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 12:457.

^jj^ Pass for Glaes Teesen of New York to go with his sloop to

Fort Orange.

mlf'i44 ^^^ ^^^^ passes wei»e granted at the same time to Luke An-

drews, Claes Burding, Riend(*r Peterson and Paulns Cornelius,
cmch of them with his slooj) to go to Fort Orange.

ms^'sS Warrant to search the ship Gideon of Amsterdam.

Sr. 105
ep.8 Pass for Isaac Bedloo of New York to go with a bark and a

sloop to Virginia.

S6D 9

1118 146 Pass for Andrew Messenger, merchant, to go with goods to

any part of Long Island.
ms^iJi ^^^ lydnH signed by (lov. Nicolls, mid Com'rs Carr and Cart-

^^'^^^ Wright permittiug the ship QUleon of Amsterdam to take soldiers

and merchandise to Holland.
mlTiJa Pass for Fobbe Koberts of New Y''ork to go with merchandise

^^'^ to Virginia in a bark of which David Anderson is master.

mlfi42 Pass for Martin Hoof man of New Y^ork to go with his sloop

and goods to Stratford uncjuet and parts adjacent.

CALENDAB 59

1664

Com'r Cartwright's commission to go to Fort Orange [Albany] ^PjJ"
to bring it under the English. ^^' '^

Also printed in O'Callaghan, History of New Netherlands 2:537 and in
Munsell, Annals of Albany, 7: 97.

Pass for Capt. John Scott from New York to Ashford on Long ^p^J*

Island.

Also printed in New York colonial history , 14:557.

Order from Gov. Nicolls that David Anderson be bound for SfPJ*
£100 for himself and William Carver to answer to the suit of *
Henry Hudson at St Mary's in Maryland concerning the ' flfry-
gott called the Expedition/ and a servant Richard Lee.

Order from Grov. Nicolls directing the masters of all vessels ^^^'
upon coming into the harbor to report their arrival, deetination ^^' "*
and cargoes to Thomas Delavall.

Warrant from Gov. Nicolls to the magistrates of Oyster Bay, ^fPj^*
L. 1. to restore to Govert Lookermans and others their island of ^^' '^
Matinicock in Martin Gerretson's bay, L. I. rented in 1659 for
five years to Jonas Wood and afterwards to Mark Meigs both
of whom failed to pay the rent and are unwilling to leave.

Also printed in Neic York colonial history, 14:557.

Pass for Govert Loocquermans of New York to go in his sloop Sep. is

ma 148

or bark to Oyster Bay, L. I. or parts adjacent. s«p.is

ma 143

Pass for same place granted to Jacob Baker.

Letter from Gov. Nicolls and Com'r Maverick to Benedict Ar- ^pJ^

ma 87

nold, governor, and William Burnton, lieutenant-governor of ^^' ^
Rhode Island and Providence plantation. Acknowledges receipt
of their letter of Sep. 7 expressing their joy on the re-
duction of New^ York. They hope New York will be ready to
act in the common defense, ^ well knowinge that the Dutch pay
no more than a forc't Obedience to his Ma.^y and their practises
have beene alwayes treacherous to the English nation.'
Warrant for the arbitration of the differences between Graves- 8ep.«4

mass

end and New Utrecht, concerning boundaries. p**- ^^

Also printed In New York colonial history, 14:558.

60 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1664

^P;f* Articles of agreement between chiefs of the Mohawk and Sen-

^^' eca Indians and Corner Cartwright as to the relations between

the English and the Indians in the province.
Also printed In Netc York colonial history, 3:67.

sep.M Pass for Jacob van Cowenhoven of New York into any of the

rivers and creeks adjacent to trade with the Indians.
Sep. w Warrant for the arrest of a negro who ran away from Thomas

pr. ii« Mathews of Yarmouth in New^ Enghmd.
®*P;S Trade pass for Derrick Yansen Smith of New York to go to

m» 146 *^ °

Virginia or parts adjacent with his vessel,
sep.jj Pass for Jacob Baker of New York to trade in Virginia or

parts adjacent.
Sep. 28 Pass for Timothy Gabry and his son Jacob to go to Gravesend

me 147

on Long Island.
Sep. 28 Trade pass for ffrancis Romboiits and William Verplanke of

ins 147 ^ ^

New York, partners, to go to Virginia or parts adjacent.
Sep. 80 Order of banishment within 10 davs of John de Decker for

m8 89 '

pr. 109 trading without license in powdt^r and negroes at Fort Albany,
and for endeavoring to * alienate the mindes of his Ma.^y*^ Dutch
subjects from that happy reconcilement without bloudshed, upon
articles so lately made.'
octi Articles of agreement between Sir Robert Carr and the repre-

pr. 127 sentatives of the Dutch and Swedes along the Delaware bay and
river.
Also printed In New York colonial history, 3:71.

Oct. 1 Discharge and certificate for soldiers William Hall, David

pr. 114 Thomas, Robert Davison, John Pasloe and Edward Wise, dis-
abled by sickness and sent back to England.

^\^ Discharge of George Greene, soldier.

Trade pass for ffrancis Boone of New York to the ^ french plan-
tacons of Martinica, Gardeloupa and St Christophells ' in the
West Indies, in the ship St Jacob of Amsterdam, Noe Peters,
master.

Oct. 6 Ship's pass for Noe Peters, master of the St Jacob, to go to the

ms 148

same places.

pr. Ill

Ootb

ma 148

OALENDAB 61

1664

Pass for John de Decker with eight negro servants and his ^{^^
necessaries ' to the french plantations of Martinica, Gardeloupa
or St Chnstophells ' and thence to Holland.

WaiTant for the an*est of four negro servants who ran away c>ct J
from Peter Stuy vesant. ^^' "^

Warrant to Henry Lenington to surrender to the town of Oys- ^^-J
ter Bay a lot of land sold to that town by Govert Lookermans, ^^' ^^^
and then in occupation of said Lenington on a lease from John
Conkling.

Also printed In New York colonial history, 14:558.

Trade pass for Balthazar Stuyvesant of New York, son of the ^^m
late governor to go ' to Curacco and from thence to the Cai'ibdy
Islands.'

Trade pass for John Poppen of New York to go ' with his ^g'iw
Galiott to the Caribdv Islands and Curaco.-

Pass for William van Rasenbergh of New York with his wife, ^^\^
two children and man servant to go to Gardeloupa.

Permit to trade in any of his majesty's dominions given to ^if^
Cornelius Steenwyek, former burgomaster.

Same given to Jacques Cousseau former sheriff of New York. ^\^

Articles of agreement regarding trade, taxation and govern- Oct i

ms 48

ment of Albany between delegates from that town and the coun- p"" "^
cil at New York.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 14:559.

Trade pass for Samuell Chester, master and John Thompson, Oct. la
supercargo of the Endeavour of Milford in New England to ti'affic
for tobacco in Virginia.

Trade pass for Isaac Woodberry master of the Samuel of Salem Oct. it

^ • ms 151

in New England to the ' Oronoque River als Albemarle ' to traffic
for tobacco.

Order of the general court of Connecticut for the appointment ^^iJ*
of pei-sons to accomi)any their governor to New York to congrat- ^^' ^**
ulate the commissioners.

Also printed in Connecticut Public records of the colony, 1:435, in Report
on boundary between New York and Connecticut, p. 90 (N. Y. Senate doc. 1857,
no. 165) and tn N. Y. — University, Report on the boundaries of the state, 2
(1878); 225 (N. Y. Senate doc. 1877, no. 61) and 2 (1884); 227.

62 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1664

m?49^ Warrant to William Goldiuge, James Grover and Johij Bowne

^^' to buy of the sacbems of Nevisans lands ' extending from Chang-

ororissa neare tbe mouth of the Raritans river vnto Poutopecke '

(jiear Amboy, N. J.)

Also printed in New York col(yfiial history, 13:395.

mi'^^ Warrant ordering Jan Jansen Verrjn late of Gravesend, L. I.

^^' to appear before Gov. Nicolls to answer the complaint of Timothy

Gabry of New York.

2|5>*4«® Declaration concerning the oath of allegiance to be taken.

*^ ' Also printed in Records of New Amsterdaniy 5: 144.

2S\o* Confirmation of the authority and privileges of Jeremias Van

P**- "• Rensselaer.

Also printed in Munsell, Annals of Albany, 7:97.

m?5?^ Order in settlement of the case of Gabry vs Verryn, for which

^^' ^ warrant was issued Oct. 18.

m?iJ^ Order to John Conkling to appear befoi'e Gov. Nicolls to show

title to land leased by him to Ilenry Lenington, and claimed by

Oyster Bay.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 14:560.

S^'m* Warrant of Com'rs Nicolls, Cartwright Jind Maverick directing

^^•^^ Sir Robert Carr to return to New York.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 12:458.
Oct. w Warrant of Coni'rs Cartwright and Maverick appointing Gov.

ms 58

pr. 121 Nicolls to go to Delaware bay and river and there set in order
the management of public affairs.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 12:459.
Oct. 24 Permit to trade in any of his majesty's dominions granted to

ms 154

Andrew Teller of Albany.
Oct. 26 Ord(M* concerning payment for negro slaves introduced into the

m8 54

pr. 132 colony before the surrender.

Oct. 36 Warrant for collection of duty on tobacco and beavers shipped

ni8 54

pr. 12a fi.(^ui ;f^Y.^v York.

Oct. 26 RiM.'oipt for two flags and a comjKiss from the Guinea.

1118 55

pr. 123 Cei-tifuate from Com'rs Nicolls, (.'artwright and Maverick that

Oct. 26

pr*i24 Capt. Uugli Hyde of the ship Guinm carried a jack flag at the
maintopmast head by their directions.

CALENDAR 63

1664

Certificate from Gov. Nicolls that Capt. Thomas Morley re- ^^'^f
ceived for his ship the WillUim and Nicholas, two barrels of pow- '^^' ^^
(ler and 20 iron shot from Capt. Hugh Hyde wiich were used in
the reduction of the fort of Delaware.

Order of the three commissioners as above directing Capt. Oct. 26
Hugh Hyde to sail with his ship Qaitiea to Portsmouth, England, p*" '^*

Appointment of Thomas Carveth as notary public. ms^s^

Permit to trade in any of the English dominions granted to olpt.ae

ms 165

John Claes Backer of New York.

Certificate that Charles Bridges and his wife Sarah have en- Oct. ac

** m8l56

tered a protest against all sales by Thomas Pell of Onkway, of
* a parcell of Land Scituated on the East Kiver, beginning from
the Hill of Bronchxland, East South East, likewise alongst the
River bounded almost halfe a Dutch Mile, a copy of the Originall
Grant whereof, unto Thomas Cornell, flfather of the said Sarah
Bridges, they have also Registered.'

Trade pass for Elizabeth, the w ife of Henry Cousturier of Del- ^\^
aware bay, to Delaware.

Cai>t. Hyde gives notice that his ship is waiting for a wind Nov. 9
to sail. ^'^^

In the case of Govert Lookermans vs John Conkling regarding Nov.»

ms 68

Oyster Bay lands; Gov. Nicolls remands the decision to the p*"^^
general court on Long Island.

Also prill tod in New York colonial history, 14:500.

Capt. Hyde's second order for sailing for Portsmouth, Eng. ^^^J^
Soldiers Henry Barnardiston, John Smart, Henry Norwood, g^^^^

Thomas Hewson, Thomas Broadgate, Nath«aniel Ward, Richard p/ 129

Spicer and John Moncke on their rtM^iuest were discharged to

return to England.
Coi>y of Sergeant Henry Barnardiston's discharge. ms^aP

Order for the payment of customs duties. Thomas Delavall Sov.'^

appointed collector. pr. 133

Soldier's Charles Horsley, John Marshall and Nathaniel Weth- Nov 28

•• ' ms OS

erell discharged. ^^'^^

Warrant for the collection of taxes on Long Island by John Nov. 30

Howell and John Young. p*"- '^*

Also printed in New York colonial history, 14: 561.

64 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1664

^^ Instructions to Messrs Elowell and Young as to taxes and gov-

ernment of Long Island.

Also printed in New York colonial history ^ 14: 501.

pr. 182

i^<^- 1 Establishment of the boundary of Connecticut and New York

ms 70 •

P*"'^^ by Com'rs Nicolls, Cartwright and Maverick.

Also printed in Smith, History of Xeic York, 1829, 1 : 3i\ in Report on
boundary between New York and Vonneviwnt, p. 102 (N. Y. Senate doe. 1857,
no. 105) and in N. Y. — Trniversity, Report on the boundaries of the state,
1 : 24 (N. Y. Senate doc. 1873, no. 108) and 2 (1884): 229.

Dec. 8 James Smithson, a soldier, discharged.

pr. 189 Pass for John van Bergh master of the ship Inity of Amster-

Dec. 8

ms 167 dam to go to Holland with passengers and merchandise.

Dec. 8 Trade pass for John Bergen of New York to any place in his

majesty-s dominions.
i>ec. 5 Permission given to John Bergen to return the next year with

Holland goods.
Dec. 6 Permission granted to the Lutherans in New York to secure

I1M71 ^

pr. 138 r^ minister of their faith.

Dec. 6 Order from (lov. Nicolls directing the magistrates of Flushing,

1118 72

pr. 187 L I. to restore Ann Wood to her husband John Wood of Rhode

Island whom she had left to live with Thomas Stiles of Flushing.

Dec. 7-12 Names of Dutch i>eople that had passes to go in the ship Umty

m8 75

pr.i89 for Holland.

i>®S^i* Order to the magistrates of Oravesend for a statement of the

pr. 138 differences between them and Thomas Applegate.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 14:5G2.
Dec. 12 Warrant from Gov. Nicolls dinn'ting the magistrates of New-

1119 74

pr. 188 town, L. I. and Thomas Lawrence to appear before him for set-

tl(»ment of differences between them.
Dec. 12 ^lemorandum that a ceitificate of denization was granted to

ms 162

Pi(*ter Claes keyen.
Dec. 18 Memorandum that a like certificate was granted to Pieter

ms 159

Svmous van Ooscen.

Dec. 18 Permit to Cornelius Steenwvck of New York to trade with Hol-

ms 7«

pr. 187 i.ju(] and other phices under the same laws and duties as English-
men.

CALENDAR 65

1664

Order for the restoration of a young beast to Thomas Law- 21^74*

, pr. 189

rence, etc.

Memorandum that a certificate of denization was granted to ^^^^
Govert Lookermans. ^''

Warrant to magistnite of Jamaica to bring before the governor Dec. a

ma 87

Henry Thompson charged with disloyal speech. p*"- ^<®

Order for Peter Stuyvesant and Cornelis Van Ruvven to ren- Dec 84

•^ - ma 76

der an account of the property of the West India company. p"" ^^

Appointment of William Hallett and William Noble magis- ^^

trates and Nicholas Pearsall constable of Flushing, L. I. p*"- ^*'

Also printed in A'eir York colonial historif, 14:562.

Order of Gov. Nicolls to the inhabitants of the colonv to bring ^^^lP
within 10 days a statement of all debts due by them to the West ^^' '**
India company and of all property of that company in their
custody.

License for marriage of James Hubbard of Gravesend and Eliz- ^UTm*
abeth daughter of John and Elizabeth Bayly. ^^' ^^^

Order dismissing the case of Henry Thompson with pardon. Sbot**

Letter from Gov. Nicolls to the inhabitants of Jamaica, urging 1664-65

them to compose their differences with Flushing a« to the bounds iSsdo

between these towns. He says ' the Indians will sell thrice over

their lands, if any will buy.'

Also printed in Neir York colonial history, 14:562.

Order of the governor directing Richai'd Darling plaintiff and J»njo

DIB 88

Henry Thompson defendant to pay the constable. p*"- ^^

Citizenship granted to Allard Anthony on his taking the oath l^^\^

of allegiance prc^scribed on the surrender of the town which took ^^' ^^

place on the 29 Aug. 1664.
The same granted to Balthazer De Haart. ^isi?

pr 184

Order of Gov. Nicolls to towns of Jamaica and Flushing that j^*„ jg
they appoint persons to appear before him on Thursday Feb. 2, pr. 144
1664-65 to present the claims of these towns in regard to their
boundary lines then in dispute.

Also printed in ^ew York colonial history, 14:503.

Order of Gov. Nicolls for the hearing of the complaint of An- J*"J8

ma 88

drew Messenger against the magisti'ates of Jamaica. p*"* ^^

Also printed in 'New York colonial history, 14: 563.

66 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1664-65

ni8 82 Form of the oath of allegiance to King Charles.

pr. 145

Jan. 18 Warrant directing Hie magistnites of Flushing and William

ma 89

P""- ^^^ Lawrence to ai)i)ear before the governoi' for a hearing of his
case.

mB89^ Order concerning the settlement of the bounds between Flush-

^^' ing and Jamaica.

SlTw^ Order designating Thursday, F(»b. *.\ for hearing the appeal of

^""•^^ Andrew Messenger against a decision of the magistrates of Ja-
maica.

m8°M^ Permit to Cornelis S(eenwyck and Jacques Cousseau to send

•^ * the ship Hopewell to Holland for trade.

Feb^s An order c(mc(»rning the appeal of Andrew Messenger of Ja-

pr. 152 iiiaica from a judgment of the magistrates of that town for an

assessment on his lands, levied previously on Francis Finch from

whom h(^ purchasi'd them, the (enforcement of the levy to depend

on the c^xistence of a custom in Jamaica or a law of Connecticut,

(in whose jurisdiction Jamaica was at ihe time of the purchase

from Finch) that all deeds of sale of lands should be put on

record.

Also printed in Nvic York voloniaJ histiiry, 14:r»C»:].

No date OrdfM* of (lov. Nicolls requiring Thomas Case to give security

pr 153 n^j^ ^^^ dispose of properly of his wife Mary n^ceived by her from

h(»r tirst husband.
^^\f M(Muorandum that C-ornelis ^teenwvck and five other officers

pr. 146 ^j- f ]i(^, foniK^i. (>ify government took the oath of allegiance.

^^^vJ? Libertv granted to the Dutch shii> Cvost Hedrt to come into

ins iw » <-> i

'^^•'^^ port and unload her cargo.

fffs'ss^ License of marriage of John Cockrell of Newtown and Mary

P"'^^^ Page of New York.

msss'* Order dir(»cting the magistrates of Kc^rgen to receive and quar-

^^' <er Corporal Powell and a garrison of soldiers.

Also i)rlntod in A'cjr York colonial history, 13:395.

^®^\? Regulation of customs duties.

ms 112 *^

¥eb.^^ Letter of Gov. Nicolls to the inhabitants of Long Island, ap

msdS

pr. 154 pointing a ^General meeting of deputies' of the several towns

CALENDAR 67

1664-65

of the island at Hempstead on the last day of Feb. 1664-65, to

which they are to elect deputies.

Also print(*d in New York colonial history, 14: 504.

Letter of Gov. Nicolls to the Dutch magistrates of New NodAte

Utrecht, Bushwick, Brooklyn, Flatbush and Flatlands requiring p^-^^

them to notify the inhabitants of those towns to elect deputies

to attend the general meeting at Hempstead on the last day of

Feb. 1664-65.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 14: 565.

Names of the deputies met at the general meeting* at Hemp- ^^
stead with Gov. NicoUs. ^^'

Also printed in New York colonial history, 14:565.

Committee to examine the bounds of the towns and adjust Mar. i

'' m8 97

their differences, and report to the general meeting: Thomas P*"-^^
Baker of Easthampton; Thomas Topping of Southampton; Dan-
iel Lane of S(*tauket; James Hubbard of Gravesend; Edward
Jessop of Westchester; John Underhill of Oyster Bay; Jonas
Wood of Huntington.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 14:5f>5.

License for the marriage of William Lawrence of Flushing and ^Jgg'*
Elizabeth the daughter of Richard Bmith of Neshaquake, L. I. p^'^^t

License of marriage of John Thorne and Mary the daughter of m*"^®
Nicholas Peai^siill of Flushing. pr. 157

Order of Gov. Nicolls declaring Shelter Island to be a sepamte No date
township. pr- 157

Also printed in New York colonial history, 14:566.

Hendrick Barnesen Smith has license to employ Jacques Gor Mar. 14

ma 106

t(»lyou of New Utrecht to survey some lands of his near Maspeth, p""- ^^
L. L

Warrant to the magistrates of Harlem for the prohibition of Mar. is

ma 101

the sale of strong licjuor to the Indians. pr- i^o

Trade pass for Frederick Phillips of New York or his wife Mar. «

ma 160

Margarett, to Albany to traffic with the Indians or others.

a It was at this assembly that the laws known as 'The duke*s laws* were promulgated.
These laws have been printed in New York historical society, Collections, 181 1, 1 ;805-428 and in
Colonial laws of New York, 18D4, 1:6-100.

68 NBW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1664-65

mTm Memorandum that certificates of denization with liberty to

traffic at Albany were granted to Nicholas Demeyer and Asser

Levy.

ms'ioi* Order to the scout, burgomasters and schepens of New York

^*' ^** to summon a court to hear the case of Charles Bridges and his

wife Sarah against William Newman and Thomas Senequam, an

^^ Indian.

1665

M»r.«6 Warrant for the arrest of a runaway servant of John Saffin of

ma 109 ^

pr. 150 Boston.

Mar. 87 Order of Gov. Nichols on decision of the court of the case of

ma 109

P'-^*' Charles Bridges above.

No date Letter of Sec. Matthias Nicolls to Elias Doughty constable of

ms 108

pr. 160 Flushing regarding the right of Hannah Bradish to dispose of
the estate of Joseph Langton deceased.
Also printed in Neiv York colonial history, 14: 56(i

^^.\? Confirmation of a Dutch grant of land between Nutten Hook

ma 104 *^

pr. 161 j^j^j Kinderhook to Thomas Powell and others.

MarM IMiiHp Petersen Schuyler granted permission to purchase land

pr. 161 ^f ij,^ Indians near Albany.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 13:395.
Mar. 81 License to Thomas Powell to purchase of the Indians Round

ms 1(j6 ^

pr. 162 inland containing five or six acrc^ and situated four miles above

Fo-rt Albany, ne-ar (iiv<*n inland.
Mar. 81 Favorable answer of Gov. Nicolls to a petition of the bakers

pr. 168 Qf Albany, that * Bakers, Incomers for a Season of gaine and not

constant Inhabitants ' should not be tolerated there.
Mar-si Shi])'s pass for David Jochems, master of the Hopewell^ with

passengers and merchandise to Holland, and to return before

Jan. 30, next.
Ap. 1 License to Johannes Clute and Jan Hendrick Bruyn to pur-

ms 107 J 1

'*■'• ^^ chase land on west side of Hudson river opposite Claverack.
Also printed in New York colonial history, 13:390.

'^'^'^ate to Derrick Smith to trade in any part of his

CALENDAB 69

1665

Trade pass for Mr John Winder, merchant, or John Lawrence, ^s ,m
as employed by him, to go to Albany to traffic with the Indians.

Copy of deed of sale of land * nejir Heri^en, over bv the North ap. u
Kiver' grantnl 1)(h*. T), l<>r)4, to Jan Tornelyssen Oynen, bought
by Isaac lYort^t Ap. 17, 1()G4 and now sold by him to Thomas
Davison; signed by Isaa<k tfon^st and witnessed by Mathias
Nicolls and Rich. Charlton.

Warrant to the magistrates of Huntington to allow Arnold m^'iJJ

i>r 1^&

Cornelis to dispose of his cattle.

Certificatt^s of discharge of two soldiers, John Paine and ^?/io
Thomas Level 1. ^'' *^

Order of Gov. Nicolls that the magistrates of Harlem act in ^J,^
place of the scout who refus(>s to i)erform the duties of his office. ^'^ ^^

Orders concerning Thomas Case and Mary Meacock.

Pow<*r of attorn(»v from Gov. NiroUs to Richard Woodard of ^^'?\
Virginia, m<M*chani, to hfive a settlement of accounts with John Ap/a?
Darcy, mc^rrhant, now resident in Virginia.

Ship's i)assport for Siwart Dirickse master of the Ct'ost Heart ap\?J.

*^ * ' ins 107

of Amsterdam, for Holland.

Liberty granted to the s«ame of importing goods from Holland ^P'^qq
within one year after the date hereof.

Passi)ort for ex (Jov. Peter Stuyvesant with his son, Nicholas Ap. 2!

* • ' ni8 170

William and servants, to go to Holhind in the Cront Heart.

Marriage license to Pet(*r Tilton of (Jravesend, L. I. and Re- ^p-,??
becca Brazier of New York. p*"* '^

Order for th(» appointment of John Underbill to be surveyor ^p-*;

^ '^ "^ ms 116

of Long Island to prevent the smuggling of tobacco. pr. i68

Also print<'d in New York colonial historic, 14:500.

Marriage license to Thomas Cox of Maspeth in Newtown, L. 1. ^Pj^
and Elizabeth Blashford. ^^'^^^

Trade pass for Capt. Martin ( 'regier of New York to New Cas- ^p j^
tie, Delaware, to continue till Sep. I, next.

l'rinto<l in full in New York colonial history, 12:459.

Trade pass for Johannes l>e Piester of New York to Albany,
^lemorandum that like ])as8e8 for trading at Albany were ^p^^
granted to Johannes Dewedt, Christien Wessels, Matchtelt de ^^^^i^

i665

70 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Riemer, Walrave Claerhoudt, Mr Thomas Delavall, Aldert Con-
ninck, Jan Garretzen van Coiiwenhoven, Barren Course, Jeroni-
mus Ebbinck and Capt. Thomas Willett.

^•j^ Robert Needham to Richard Gibbons; rules for the settlement

^'' ^^ of the Navasink lands (N. J.)

Also printed in New York colonial history, 13:398.

JJjy,jg Order from Capt. Robert Needham of Fort James to Edward

^^' Walters, constable of Westchester directing him to make search

for a child of Edward Jessop stolen by the Indians.
mSui Order from the same to the same for the delivery of a negro

'^''' ^'^ servant run away from Allard Anthony.
Mays Passport for «Tames Boyd to go in the ship Companyon to the

Barbadoes and thence to England.
May 18 Warrant for the seizure of James Smithson a runaway servant

ma 118 *^

pr. 170 of Thomas Naylor of Brooklyn.

May^ Memorandum that two ordinary passports were granted to

Bastion Moreau and Charles Requeville to Boston.
June 8 Wari'ant from Gov. Nicolls directing Cornells Van Ruyven to

ms 119 " '^

pr. 171 receive from Warner ^^"essels rent for some farais due to the
West India comi)any and to adjust accounts with Jonas Bartle-
son.

June 12 The governor's revocation of the form of government of New

ms 120 *^ "

pr. 171 York abolishing the titles of scout, burgomaster and schex>en
and substituting therefor those of mayor, alderman and sheriff.

Also printed in Documentary hiatory of Nctr York (qujirto edition) 1 : 389,
in Colonial laws of New York, 1894, 1: 100 and in Records of New Amsterdam,
5:248.

m8°?2i* ^ ^^^ Ma} or and Aldermens Commission,' amounting praoti-

pr. 172 cally to a city charter, wherein the inhabitants of Manhattan
island are constituted a body politic under the government of a
mayor, aldermen and sheriff, appointing as mayor Thomas Wil-
lett; aldermen, Thomas Di^lavall, Olotfe Stevensen Van Cort-
laudt, John Van Brugh, Cornc^lis Van Ruyven, and John Law-
rence; sheriff, xMlard Anthony.

Also printed in I>orunicntary history of An^' York (quarto edition) 1 : 389,
and in Records of New Amsterdam, 5: 1M9.

OALENDAB 71

1665

Oath taken by the mayor and aldermen as above to administer Jan« w

*^ "^ ma 19t

justly their several offices. ^* ^^*

Also printed In Records of New AnutUrtlam, 5:251.

Proclamation of the governor declaring the confiscation of the JjJJ'fgJ'^

estate of the West India company in New York. ^^' '^*

Also printed in New York (state) — Ilistorian, Annual report ^ 2: 136.

Warrant to the town officers on Long Island for the arrest of ^^^^^
Ann Furse maid servant of Mr Risden of Fairfield, Ct. vr.m

License to Peter Harris to practise medicine and surgery. m "fw*

Letter from Gov. Nicolls to the inhabitants of Long Island, ^yinln
informing them of the king's declaration of war against Hoi- J5r!i?8
land, that they must report the appearance of any hostile fleet
on the coast, and if as it had been reported, De Ruyter should
attempt to recover New York, they must be ready to assist in
its defense.

Also printed in New York colonial history, 14:568.

Lettei-s from Gov. Nicolls to John Winlhrop, governor of •'^""•^
Connecticut, Richai'd Rellingham, governor of Massachusetts, ^^-^'^
Thomas Prince, governor of Plymouth, and Benedict Arnold,
governor of Rhode Island, urging the necessity of union and co-
operation against ^ the Common Enemy ' the Dutch, and his
expectation of a hostile visit from the flet^t of Admiral De Ruyter,

with inclosed instructions fiH>m the king.
Also printed in New York colonial history , 14:507.

Passport for Jaciiues Cousseau to sail in the Jane, Dirick Jan- ^^f^
sen, master, for Hamburg, with merchandise. ^^ ^^

Order of Gov. Nicolls putting John Richbell in possession of ^f^
land in Horse Neck, near Oyster Hay, claimed by John Conkling, ^^' '*
the case having been decided at the general meeting at Hemp-
stead.

Warrant to the constable and ()V(^rsi*ers of Flushing, directing '^^iS,
them to see that the estate of Joseph Langton deceased be not p''-*®^
wasted but preserved for liis crcnlitors or children.

Order directing John d(^ Capres to appear before the governor Julys

ms ISO

on Monda}', July 10 and made good his title to a certain parcel p»^-18i
of * ffly land ' "^ at Maspeth.

a Probably low meadow land.

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1665

ms^M Liberty granted to Jacob Vis of New York to sell his house and

^^ lot near New Castle, Delaware bay.

mtm Warrant for a hue and cry for the arrest of Edward Wintuck

^^' and Humphrey Hill servants of Jonathan Selwick and Robert

Usher.
mifi»8i License to William Darvall to trade in all the colonies.

pr. 188

Sep. 26 Discharge granted to Edward Miller.

msilS?
pr.482

GENERAL ENTRIES, V. i

1664-65

Notice to Com'rs Nicolls, Cartwright and Maverick

[pi] A Copy of an Order delivered to his Ma.**®® Com." at their

arrivall in Nantascott Roade neare Boston. July. 1664.

At a General Court held at Boston in New-England the
18.^ May. 1664.

This Court being informed, That some of his Ma.*'^ shipps are
on their Voyage to these pts, in which are severall Gentlemen of
Quality, Doe therefore order, That the Capt.* of the Castle, on
the first sight and knowledge of their approach, giue speedy
Notice thereof to the hon.'^^ Governor and Deputy Governo.^;
And that Capt.* James Oliver t^ Capf.*^ W.^^ Davyes are hereby
ordered forthwith to repair on Board the said shipps and to
acquaint those Gentlemen, that this Court hath & doth by them
present their Respects to them, And that it is the desire of the
authority of this place That they take strict Order that their
under offic.^® and souldy." in their coming on shoare to refresh
themselves at no time exceede a convenient Number and that
without armes, and that they behauo Ihemselues orderly amongst
his Ma.^^^ good subjects here, and bee carefull of givinge offence
to the People, and Lawes of this place; and invite them on
shoare provision being made for their pres.^ refreshm.^ by the
said Capt* Oliver, and the managem.* of the military Enter-

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 73

tainem.^ and the Guard is left to bee ordered by the Major
Gen.i^ and militia of Boston, with respect to their hon.^* Recep-
tion.

Letter from ComVs NicoUs and Cartwright to Gov. Winthrop [p. «]

To o.'^ hon.'^ ffriend John Winthrop, Esq/
Governo.*" of Connecticott.

111 weather & winds having forced us at present from our in-
tended port & meeting with this oppertunity, wee must let you
know by Paper, what wee thought to haue told you by word,
That his Ma.^^ hath sent us with commission into these pts to
doe him some service neare joJ Governmen.* & as soone as wee
haue fitted our selves, & enquired after o/ Associates, (for our
long Voyage and ill weather haue put us into some disorder,)
wee shall make haste to you, and wee giue you this Notice that
you may bee y® more ready to assist us, according to his Ma.^®*
Expectacon, by which you will also much oblige
from Anchor neare yo.^ humble serv.**

Nantascott Islands Richard Nioolls

July. 22. 1664. George Cartwright

Letter from ComVs Nicolls and Cartwright to Sir Robert Carr [p. 2]

To S.^ Robert Carr k.^ on board the Elyas at Pascataway.

S.'

Wee are exceedingly glad to heare that you and tlie 2: other
shipps are safe; Wee came purposely, into this harbo.'^ to enquire
after you, and haue sent this messenger on purpose to you to
let you know where wee are, and to desire you to make what
haste you can to us, and to send us word back by this messenger,
(whom wee desire you to dispatch with speed) what provisions
you want for the souldy.", and they shalbee provided against yo.*"
coming. Our sliipp is at Anchor at Nantascott, on the backe

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side of Pembertons Isle, where you are with great eamestnesse
expected

yo/ affectionate friends & serv.*"

R. NiCOLLS

Such another letter was sent at Geo. Cartwright

the same time to m/ Mavericke.

f^- ®^ Letter from ComYs Nicolls and Cartwright to Sir Henry Bennett

To the right Hona.***« S^ Henry Bennett Knight, princi-
pal! Secretary of State, these humbly p^sent.

Honoureil Sir.

At the begining of Our Voyage the Windes were so favourable
to us, that in 14 dayes. Wee gained 400 Leagues of our way; but
afterwards, we were constantly cross't w^** contrary windes, or
Galmes or ffoggs, in one of w^** we parted Company, The Guyny
in w*^^ we were, on ya 21^*^ Instant, was found to be near Cape
Codd, w^^ made us resolve for Boston, to enquire after Our Con-
sorts, being assured that with a West, South West W^inde, they
could not recover the Port we had resolved for, (Gardners-Island.)
Wee cast Anchor two dayes after at Nantascor, and thence went
10 Miles to Boston, Wee heard of the other Shipps, being Safe
at Piscatoway, GO Miles to the North-East, whether, wee dis-
patched a Messenger on Sundtay after Sunset, assoone as their
Sabbath was ended, assoone as they come to us Wee intend to
Set forwards towards the Manhatoes, being cert.ainly informed
that all the English upon long Island, have wholly throwne off
the Dutch GovernmS Providence having brought us to Boston,
Wee were desirous to improve all opportunity, and therefore first
desired to waite on the (rovernor, but he was not well, being 75
yeares Aged, M^ Leverett their Major Generall treated us civilly,
and Assured us, that on Tuesday the Counc(»ll was to meete,
which they did ac(?ordingly, the GovtM'uor appeared there, but
Stayed not, being very Cvnz'w,^ Wee founde the Deputy Gover-
nor, Secretary, and Sev(»n more of the ('ouncell, to whom wee

a i. e. in ill health.

QBNBRAL EINTRIES, 1664-65 75

delivered his Ma.**^ Letter, and after, Shewed them his Ma.**"
CommissioD, when bath were read by the Secretary, Wee Ac-
quainted tliem, that Wee had designed Gardners Island for Our
first Port, but God by his providence, by crosse windes and ffoggs,
had brought us thither, and presented them with an oppertunity
of testifying their loyalty to the King, and their Zeale for his
Service, which w*^out this providence, they would have wanted,
for being now on Our way, towards the reducing of the Man-
hadoes to the obedience and Governm* of his Ma."® and his
Ma.^ having particularly recommended it to all his Colonyes,
they might now by giving us their advice and Assistance sett
a good Example to y® other Colonyes, Encourage Our Souldiers,
and dishearten the Dutch, and more, demonstrate their obedi-
ence and affeccon to his Ma.*^® then by any other thing they
could doe, They p^sently returned us Answer, they were very
ready to Assist us, and serve his Ma.**® but they were poore, and
it was harvest, and we might have men nearer. Yet hoped that
we had brought strength sufficient to doe what wee intended;
To w^, we Answered, that indeed we did hope (by Gods blessing)
to doe the businesse designed w*^out their Assistance, otherwise
we should not have appointed the East end of Long Island for
Our first Port, but providence having cast us vpon their Coast
first. Wee thought it Our Duty, both to acquaint them, being of
his Ma**®^ Councell there, w*^ Our d(*signe, and to give them
this oppertunity to shew their loyalty, and to Stop the Aloutln»8
of all those Slaunderers, who report them to be disaffected to
his Ma.^*^ Governm*^, and will be a very greate consequence to
what we menconed before, and to their own advantage — it being
the readyest meanes to procure from his Ma."® what they thinke
necessary for their great happy nesse. And Wee tould them that
(if wee were not deceived in the promises and informacions made
to us) we would not trouble Ihem, for the Supply they should
offer us, we would not now take with us, but leave them to take in
their Harvest, and if there were occasion, we desired they might
be ready to march to us, On the 20^^ Aug^ next, and assoone as
we understood how affaires stood, wee would give them an Ac-

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compt, and if possible Stopp all furth^ proceedings in relacon
to their Assistance, and that the Hast we were in, would not
Suffer us to enter upon any thei* businesae, but assoone as we had
di8pat(!hed this, wee would Acquaint them w^^ what his Ma.^®
had .further given us in Command; And because we thought his
Ma.^*^* Instruccons to us, would be our best expressions to them,
We there gave them that part of Our Instruccions in writing,
and desired that they would seriously ponder them, and retume
us their resolucon, the same night they sent us their Answer,
^ch ^.^ thought was not according to their duty, and much short
of Our expectacon, and soe wee did let the Gentlemen know that
brought it. The next Morning the same (Jlentlemen (2 of the
Councell) desired that we would give them Our proposall in
Writing and they would returne Us their Answer, which we did;
And after dinner this day, reed this their Answer, which we
have sent here inclosed, U[»on this we mett the Governor and
Councell together, and declared that we were not siitisfied with
it, for the Accompt of it, would no way please his Ma.**® And
as Our duty is to rej>resent his Ma.*'^^^ care, and favour to yo",
soe you are to represent your duty and obedience* to his Ma^% w***^
this comes much short of. Besides the oth<T Colonyes w^^ whom
they are confederate, and to whome tli(\v are an Example, may
by this perad venture, put us oil" too, to a Gen.*^^ Assembly, and so
retard this businesse w*^'^ his MaJ*"^ re(|uin»s should be vigorously
prosecuted. That we should spend this Summ(»r and doe noth-
ing, which if it happen, (which God forbid) Wee must lay the
fault at their Doore, we also tould them though Our leasure
would not pei-mitt us, now to enter u[K)n any further businesse
w^*^ them, yet sinc(? th(\v had put otT this busim^ssc to a Gen.*"
Ass«Mnblv, we must nei^ls miude Wwm of his Ma.^'*'** Letter to
them of v*-' 28^^' June l()t»2. menconed now in this last Lre. and
pray thcMu to j)ut that in (^xecucon w*'' his Ma.^*** desired, and
what thcv bv their Charter were ol>rH'i;ed to, This is all that
w<t can let yo" know at p'^sent, This Slji[>p was ready to Saile
when we arrived here, and Staycnl only for this Paclv<4t, by the
next I*ost yo" shall have an Accompt of what more we under-

QBNBRAL EINTRIES, 1664-65 77

stand, and of better, (Wee hope,) from yo^ most humble Serv.**
R. N. & G. C.

Proposal from Com'rs NicoUs and Cartwright to the governor Lp sJ
and council of Massachusetts Bay colony

A proposall made by his Ma.^*®" Com/^ to the Gov^ernor
and Councell at Boston July 27.<^ 1664

In obedience to his Ma.^*®" Commands, for y® more effectuall
nieanes of reducing the Dutch Plaiitacon, who have, contrary
to all right and justice, Usurped, and are now possessed of his
Ma.^^** Dominions in and near adjoyning to JIudsons River in
America, Wee doe in his Ma.^*^* Name propose to the Governor
and Councell of his Ma.^**** Colony of Messachusetts J3ay as fol-
loweth. That they will make an Act to furnish us w^^ such a
Number of men Armed, as they can spare, and that they may
begin theii* March on the 20^^ of August next, if in the meane
time, we finde we can p^vaile by Treaty, or by other Assistance
of his Ma.**^ Subjects neai'er the place. Wee promise to give
them Accompt, and to Stopp the further Charge and progresse
of the men, And Sooner we Aske them not, that y® objection
of Harvest time may be be taken .away, w^*^ Act we conceive
will be a Signall testimony of their complyance w^^ his Ma."'^'*
affaires, of givat Honour to this Colony, and of good Example to
all the rest. R. N.

July. 27.^^ J. C.

Answer from the council of Massachusetts Bay colony to tp «]

ComVs Nicolls and Cartwright

Boston in New England. 27.^^ July. 1664.

In Answer to a ProjK)sicon made, by the Hono.^^^ Coll. Richard
Nicolls and Coll. George Cailwright, in his Ma.^*^ Name for
Assistance in his Ma.^*^ Service for the re<lucing of the Mon-
hatoes, by raising and furnishing a Number of Souldiers, to
begin their March on the twentieth of Aug®' next, if in the

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meane time the said Gentlemen shall not See cause to discharge
them, and Stay their further progresse, The Councell Assembled
being very desirous to testifie their loyaltie to his Ma.^ and
readynesse to promote y® interest of the English Nation, have
passed an Act requiring the Generall Court of this Colony to
Assemble together at Boston the 8*^ Aug®^ next, to whom we
shall communicate his Ma^®" T^etter, and this abovesaid Pro-
posalls, for their advice. Assistance, and concurance therein,

By the Councell.

Edw. Raw^son, Seer.

tp. 7] From ComVs Nicolls and Cartwright to Gov. Wintfarop

To Our honouit^d fifriend, John Winthrop, Esq/
Governor of Conecticot.
Sir.

Though we sent to yo" by a Bai'ke from Nantascor 7 dayes
agoe to let yo" know, of Our Arrivall, meeting here w*^ yo*" Sonn,
^th xviiom we have had much discourst* and are verv well sat-
isfied with the Acconipt w^*^ he hath given us, of yo^ proceedings
uj)on long Island, W(»e thoughi good to l(»t yo" know, that now
all Our Shii>ps b(Mug arrived here, we intend w^^ the first winde
to Set Saile for tht^ Manhatc^es, And Wheivas his Mji*^® hath
given us Command to take the best advice we can get, and to
require Assistance, if n(»ed be of any, or all his Ma^**" Plan-
tacons, Wi*e Earnest] v desire yo" to give us vo"" advice and
Assistance, for the more sp(MMly l)ringing to j)asse what his Ma*^®
hath given us in command to doe, and that yo" would meete us
on y® west end of long Island, for yo^ j)''seuce there, will much
advantage his Ma.^*^"-** atfaires. At Our mc^eting. Wee shall give
yo" a Lre from his Ma.^'^* in y^ m(»an tim(^ wee have s(*nt yo" one
from mv Lord Chancellor, and refcM- Our discourse? wiili your
Sonn, to his relacon, not doubling both of yo^, and our owne
full Satisfaccon, Wee rest vo^ affc^c. tfriends & serv.^ K. N. G. C.

7 *J

29th Julv 1GG4. Boston.

GBNBRAL HNTRIBS, 1664-65 79

Royal commissioners proclamation [p. 7]

A Pi*oclamation to publish the designe of y® Com'*;
By his Ma.**®* Command.

Forasmuch as his Ma.'*® hath sent us by Commission under his
Great Seale of England, (amongst other things) to expell or to
reduce to his Ma."®* obedience, all such fiforraigners, as have
w^^out his Ma.**®* leave and consent seated themselves amongst
any of his Dominions in America, to the prejudice of his Majes-
ties Subj(H>ts, and the diminucon of his Royall Dignity, Wee his
Ma.**®" Com." doe declare and promise, that whosoever, of what
Nationsoever, will upon knowledge of this Proclamacon Ac-
knowledge and testifie themselves to Submitt, to his Majesties
Ciovernm*, a« his good Subjects ought to doe, shall be protected
by his Ma.**®* Lawes and Justice, and peaceably Enjoy whatever
Gods blessing, and their owne honest Industry have furnished
them with, and all other priviledges w*^ his Ma.**®" English Sub-
jects, Wee have caused this to be published that we might
p^vent all inconveniences to others, if it were possible, however
to cleare Ourselves from y® Charge of all those miseryes, that
any way may befall such as live here, and will not acknowledge
his Ma.*^® for their Soveraigne, whom God p^serve.

Military ordinances [p. 8]

Ordinances to be observed by all Officers and Souldi.**

1 None shall blaspheme God, and if any doe, he shall be pun-
ished bv death.

2 None shall sweare or Curse, by w^^ God is dishonoured.
Christian Religion discredited, and those amongst whom we live
offended; if any offend in this kinde, Iuh^ shall pay 12.^^ for each
fault, or be punished at discrecon,

3 None shall do vii^leuee to the person of any, not in Armes
ag** us whether Christian, or Indian, by killing, wounding, or
beating them; if any doe, he shall be punished in the same kinde.

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4 None shall ravish any woman, whether Christian, or Indian;
if any doe, they shall suffer death.

5 None shall plunder, or by force take away the Goods of any,
not in Armes against us, whether Christian or Indian, of what
kinde soever, the Goods be, if any doe, hee shall Suffer death
for it.

6 All (Officei-s and Souldi.^*) shall readily obey all Orders, and
Commands, w^*^ they sliall receive from their Superiors, if any
offend herein, hee shall be punished according to the hainous-
uesse of the Crime.

7 If any Officer or Souldier shall by words endeavo'^ to make
a Mutiny, or offer to strike, or draw his sword against his Su-
perior Officer, hee shall Suffer death.

[p.8j Gov. Stuyvesant's first letter

Governor Stuyvesants 1.^ Letter.
Right Hono.*'^^ Sirs.

Whereas Wee have reed Intelligence that about 3 dayes since,
there arrived an English man of Warr, or ffriggott in the Bay
of the North Kiver belonging to the new Netherlands, and since
that, three more are arrived, by what Order, or p'^tence, is yet
unknowne to us, and having reed various reports, concerning
their arrivall, vpon this Coast, and not being apt to entertaine
any thing of p^judice intended against us. Have l)y Order of the
Commander in Chiefe of y*^ new Netherlands thought it con-
veni(*nt and re(iuisit(s to send the Worsp." the Bearers hereof,
(that is to say), The Worsp." John Declyer, one of the Chiefe
Councill, The reverend J(»hn Megapolensis Minisf^, Paule Leen
<ler vandergrist. Major of this Towne, and have Joyned w^ them,
Nf Sam. Megapolensis, Doctor in Physick, whom by these p^'sents
[I J have appointed, and th Ordered, that w^ the utmost re-
spect and civillity, they doe desire and entreate of the Coman-
d(»r in Chief(», of tlu^ aforesaid mm of Warr, or Ifriggotts, the
intent and meaning of their approach, and continuing in the
llarbour of Nayacly, without giving any notice to us, or first

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acquaiDiing us w^^ their dosigue, w*^** Action hath caused much

admii"ation in us, having not reed any timely knowledge of the

same, w^^ in resj)ect to y^ GovcM'nni^ of the place, they ought,

and were o!)lieged to have done; Wherefore upon the consid-

eracon aforesd, It is desired and intreated from the Gen.*^^ of the

aforesd men of Warr or flrigg*^, as alsoe from Our before

deputed Agents, whom we desire your FTono" civilly to treat,

and to give and render to them the occasion of yo*" arrivall here,

upon this Coast, and you will give an oppertunity (that after

Our hearty Salutes, and well wishes of your health) to pray that

yo^ may bee blessed in eternity, and alwayes remaine, Bight

Hon.^^« Sirs,

Your Hono^^ affec. ffriend & serv.*

P. Stuyvissant

By Order and appointm* of the Governor & Commander
in chiefe of y® Councill of y® N: Netherljinds.

Dated in ffort Anill in Cor. Buyvbn, Secret.

New Netherlands y^-^l^^

Aug.** 1664.

Com'r Nicolls answer and summons ^^'^

Col Nicolls his Answer

& Summons. To the Hono.*>^® the Governor and Chiefe

Councell at the Manhatans.

Bight worthy Sirs.

I reed a letter by some worthy Persons intrusted by you, bear-
ing date the IJ Aug.»^ desiring to know the intent of the ap-
proach of the P^nglish ffriggotts, in returne of w^^ I thinke it fit
to let you know, That his Ma.^^ of Great Britane whose right
and Title to these parts of America is unquestionable, well know-
ing how much it derogates from his Crowne and Dignitie, to
Suffer any forraigners, how near soever they be allyed, to usurpe
a Dominion, and w^^out his Ma.*^**^ Boyall consent, to Inhabit
in these, or any other his Ma.*^*^ Territoryes, hath Commanded

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me in bis name to require a Surrender of all such fiforts, Townes,
or places of strength, which are now possessed by the Dutch,
under yo^^ Commands. And in his Ma.^^^ Name, I do demand
the Towne, Scituate upon the Island commonly knowne by the
Name of Manhatoes w*^ all the fforts there unto belonging, to
be rendered unto his Ma.*^^ obedience, and Protection into my
hands.

I am further commanded to assure yo", and every respective
Inhabitant of the Dutch Nation, That his Ma.^*^ being tender of
the effusion of Christian blood, doth by these p^'sents confirme
and Secure to every man hip Estate, life, and liberty, who shall
readily submitt to his Government, And all those who shall op-
pose his Ma."^ gracious intencon, must exi)ect all the miseryes
of a War, w^*^ they bring upon tliemselves;

I shall expect yo*" Answer by these Gentlemen, Coll George
Cart Wright, one of his Ma.*-*^ Com™ in America, Cap.^ Robert
Needham, Cap.*^ Edward Groues, and ]\P Thomas Delavall, whom
vou will int^rtaine, and treale with such civillitv, as is due to
them, and yo^ selves and yo.™ shall receive the same, from

Worthv Sirs

* Your verv humble Serv.^
Dated on Board his Ma.**^ Rich Nicolls.

Shij)p, the Guyny riding before
Nayck the 20 Aug.«^ 1004.

tp-^^l Com'r Nicolls to Gov. Stuyvesant

These to the Ilono.*''® the Governor of the Manhatoes.

rionoured Sir.

The neglect of Signing this inclosed Iv<*tter, when it w^as first
brought to yo^ hands, by Coll Geo: Cartwright, was an omission
w^*^ is now anuMided, and I must attribute the neglect of it at
first, to the over hasty zeale I had in dispatching my Answer
to y® Letter I reed from you dated ^g^'^ instant, I have nothing
more to add, either in matter or ITorme, then is therein ex-

QBNEBAL SNTRIBS, 1664-65 83

pressed, only that yo*" speedy Answer is necessary to prevent
future inconveniences, and will very much obliege.

. Your affectionat humble Serv>
By the hands of Cap.^ Ri : Nicolls.

Willm Hill, Cap.t Rob^
Needham, and Capt.
Math: Nicolls.

Petition of inhabitants of Westchester [p. m

To the Hono.^*® his Ma.**^ Com." for the affaires
of new England, The Inhabitants of West Chester
Humbly Shew.

1 That the said Tract of Land called West Chester, was pur-
chased for large Sumes, under the Title of England by M*" Tho.
Pell, of the knowne Auncient proprietors in y® yeare 1654.

2 The pretond(*d power of the Manhatoes, did thereupon con-
tinue protesting ag.^' «and threating of the said Plantacon keep-
ing the Inhabitants at continuall watch and ward, untill at
length the persons of Tewnty three Inhabitants of west Chester
aforesaid, were Seized under Commission from the said Powers,
committed Prisonei-s into the Hould of a Vessel, where they
continued in restraint from all friends, for the space of thirteene
dayes, fed w^*^ rotten Provision creej)ing w^^ wormes, whereby
some of them remaine diseased to this day, after w*^^, they were
carryed aw^ay in Chaines, and layed in their Dungeon at Man-

hatoes.

3 That the said Inhabitants, had perished w^*^ famine in the
said Imprisonm^, but for the reliefe obtained at other hands.

4 That all this suffering was inflicted on them under noe other
pretence, but that they were opposers of y® Dutch Title to the
Lands aforesd.

5 That when the said p^tended powers, had freed the said
Prison" and introduced their owne Govemm^ over the sd Plan-
tacon, They drove away such as would not Submit to their
p'^tended Authority, to their greate Endamagem*, and the en-
slaving of Such as remained.

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C) That when in May ir>6;^. the said Plantacon was reduced to
th(» Kin^s Authority, by vertue of his Ma.*^^ Patent to Conecti-
eutt, ihe pretended powers aforesaid, sent in hostile manner,
for reriaiue Inhabitants of West Chester, whom they confined
in Mauhatoes, and the next day sent for one M^ Richard Mills,**
whom th(»y cast into their Dungeon, and afterwards soe used
him for thirty eight dayes space, as there are yet, strong and
crying presumtions they caused his death, which followed sooue
after.

7 That the unreasonable damage of the Purchaser, and the
low estate of this Plantacon, occasioned by the premisses, hath
had no other n^compence to this day, but new threatenings, and
thereby an utter obstruction from the peopleing and improving
of a hopefull Tountrey, all which as an unsufferable abuse to
his Koyall Ma.^**^ and Our English Nation, is humbly offered to
the consideracon of the Hono.**'*" ('om mission"^*.

Tp 12] ConiY Nicolls to Gov. Winthrop

M*" Winthrop.

As to those* particulars yo" s[>ok(* to me of, I do assure yo"
that if the Manhadoes be delivenKl up to his Ma.^^, I shall not
hindcn*, but any p(H)[»le from the Netherlands may freely come
and plant then*, or there abouts, And such Vessells of their
owne Country may freely come thither and any of them may as
freely returni* home, in V^*ssells of their owne County, and this,
and much more is contained in the priviledge of his Ma.**^
English Subjects, and thus much yo" may, by what meanes yo"
please, assure the Governor, from, Sir.

Your verv atTectionate serv.^
August 22^: 1004. Rich. Nicolls.

a A schoolmaster who had taught school previously on Lonj? Islaod.

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 85

License to beat a drum [p isi

A liconso to boato a Drnin.

Whereas by veitue of his Ma.^^^ p-aiit to his Brother y^ Duke
of York<» and of his Koyall Highness his Coininission to me, 1
have (Miiployed ihese (JentUMiien M^ Jii." Coe, and M^ Elias
Watts, to raise what men they can for his nig;heness his Service,
I therefore df'sire that thev niav have free liberty to beate their
Drums, for that end and purpose in any Towne or Village in the
West end of this Jshuid, and for so doing this shall be yo^ War-
nint, (iiv(»n under my hand at (iravesend, Aug*^ 24>^ 1604.
To the Magistrates of Uichakd Nicolls.

Middle!) rough Tlissen,'*
Jamaica, Hampstead.

Gov. Stuyvesant to Com'r Nicolls [p. is]

Governo^ Stuvvesants Lre to Coll. Nicolls.

ft.

Mv Lord.
Upon Our Ire the day b(»fore yesterday, and upon y® communi-
cacon by word of mouth of Our D(*puty(*s, touching the just
right and possession w^^^out dispute, of my Lords the States
Gc^nerall of the united Provinces, as alsoe of Our discovery of
the Newes from Holland, w'^ makes us not to doubt, but that
the King of Great Britain<», and my Lords the said States, are at
this hour agr^^d upon their limits. This had given us hope (my
Lord) to Jivoyd all disi)ute that yo" would have desisted from
your designee or at least have given time that we might attend
an Answer from Our Masters, from w^** expectacon wee have
\yeim frustrated by the report of Our said Deputies, who have
assuN^d us by word of mouth, that yo" persist on yo*" Sumons
and Ire of |JJ Aug.^ upon which we have no other thing to An-
swer, but that following the Order of my T^rds, the States
Gen.^" w(* are oblieged to defend Our place, however, in regard
that we make no doubt, tliat upon yo'' assault and Our defence,

a FlushiDg.

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there will be a great deale of blood spilt, and besides, its to be
feared, greater difficulty may arise hereafter. Wee have thought
fitt to send unto vo" M^ John de Decker Councellor of State,
Cornelius van Eiven Secretary and Receiver, Cornelius Steen-
wicke Major and James Cousceau, Sherriffe, to the end of finding
some meanes to hinder, and prevent the spilling of innocent
blood, w^*^ we esteeme (My Lord) not to be yo*" intention, praying
yo" that yo" will please to appoint a place & hour, and send,
or cause yo^ Deputyes to meete there, with full Commission to
treat, and seeke out the meanes of a good accommodacon, and
in the meane time, to cause all hostillity to cease, vpon which
after recomending yo" to the Protection of God, Wee remaine,
My Lord*.

Your thrice affectionate flFriend & Serv>
The Manhatoes in P. Stuyvisant.

the ffort of Amsterdam
in New Holland. 4^^
Septembr. 1664. New stile, [O. S. Aug. 25.]

[p. H] Com*r Nicolls to Gov. Stuyvesant

To the Hono.^^^ the Governor of the Manhatoes.

Eight Worthy Sir.

In Answer to yo" of y^ 4^*^ Sepiembr new Stile, by the hands
of John Decker, Councellor of Stat<\ ('ornelius van Riven Secre-
tary, and Receiver, Cornelius Stenwick Burgo-Master, and James
Cousseau Sherriffe J doe thinke it once more agreeable to the
Kings Intentions, and my Duty to his Strict Commands, to pro-
pose and receive all wayes and meanes of avoiding the effusion
of Christian blood, of which ciucerne intention, I suppose yo^
are already fully satistied, and shall have no cause to doubt it,
for the future, as also, that I doe insist vpon my first Summons
and message to yo", for a speedy surrender of the Townes and
fforts, now under yo^ Command, into his Ma.^*^* obedience &
Proteccon, You may easily beloive, that in respect of greater

r.ENERAL DNTRIES, 1664-65 87

difficulties which are ready to attend vo", 1 should willingly com-
ply \\^^ your proposicon, to appoint Deputyes, place, and time,
to treat of a good accomodacon, but unles yo" had also given nn*
to know, that by such a meeting yo" doe intend to ti*eat upo)i
Articles of Surrender, I do not S(»e just cause to deferr the pur-
suance of his Ma."*® Commands, my tirst demand, and my last
Answer, of reducing yo^ Townes, and Iforts, to his Ma."*® obedi-
ence, w^^^ why yo^ call Acts of hostillity, I see no reason;

However, since yo" have given yo^ selfe, and Messenger this
new trouble, I shall also take this fresh occasion, to assure yo-*
that 1 heartily wish h(»alth, peace and jirosperity to every In-
habitant of yo'' Plantacons, and particularly to yo^ selfe, as

being

Your affectionate humble Serv.^

Richard Nicolls.
Grauesend 2b^^ Aug.®^ 1664.

Gov. Stujrvesant to Com'r Nicolls [p. is]

(loverno^ Stuyvesant's Answer by Cap^ Hill &c.
Sir

Even now we riH'd yo^ of y^ ^ Aug®^ by yo^ Deputyes Cap.^
Willm Hill, Robert Xeedham, and Mathias Nicolls, concerning
w°^. (if it please (iod) we shall fully Answer yo^ to morrow,
nieane time we Salute yo^, and commend yo" to y* Proteecon of
God & i*est

S^ Yo^ all'ectionate ffriend & Serv^

AmstMam: Sept. 1^ P Stuyvesant.

new stile, 1664. [O. S. Aug 22]

Gov. Stuyvesant*s answer to summons [p. is]

Governor Stuyvesants Answer to y^ Ire of Summons.
Mv Lords
Y'our 1st Ire unsigned of 20 August, together w'** that of this
day Signed according to tforme being the 1,^ of Sept. have beene

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safely delivered into o^ hands, by yo^ Depiityes, unto which wee
shall say;

That the rights of his Ma.*^*® of England nnto any pte of Amer-
ica here about, amongst the rest unto y^ Colonyes of Uirginia,
Maryland, or others in New England, whether disputable or not,
is that w^^ for the p^sent, wee have no designe to debate upon;
But that his Ma*^*® hath an indisputable right to all the Lands
in the North parts of Amenca, is that w^*^ the Kings of fiPrance
and Spaine will disallow, as we absolutely do, by vertue of a
Commission given to me by my Lords the high and mighty States
Gen.*^^ to be Governo^ Gen^^ over New Holland, the Isles of
Curaco, Bonaire, Aruba, with theire appurtenances and depend-
ances beaiing date 2G^^^ of July 1()4G, As also by vertue of a
Grant & Commission given by my said Lords the high and
mighty States Gen.^" to y® West India Company in the Yeare
1621 w*^ as much Power and as Authentique, as his said Ma.^*
of England hath given or can give to any Colony in America,
as more fully appeares by the Patent and Commission of the
said Lords the States Gen.®^* by them Signed, Registred, and
Sealed w^^ their Great Scale, which were Shewed to yo*" Depu-
tyes. Coll. George Cai-twright, Caj)^ Robeii: Needham, Capt Ed-
ward Groves, and M^ Tho. Delavall, by w^^ Commission and
Patent together, (to deale frankly w*^^ yo") and by divers Lres
Signed and Sealed by Our said Lords the States Gen*^^, directed
to Severall psons both Englisli and Dutch, Inhabiting the
Tow^nes & Vilhiges on long Island (which w^^^out doubt have
been produced before yo" by those Inhabitants) by w*'^ they are
declared & Acknowledged to be their Subjects, w^ express Com-
mand that they continue faithfull unto them, under penalty of
incurring their utmost displeasure, w^^ makes it appear more
Cleare then the Sun at noon day, That yo^ first foundacon, vizt,
(That the right and Title of his Ma.^'^ of Great Brittaine to these
parts of America is unquestionable) is absolutely to be denyed;

Moreover its without dispute, and acknowledged by all y®
world, that Our Predecessor-^ by vertue of the Commission and
Patent of the said Lords the States Gen^", have without Con-

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 89

troule, and peaceably (the contrary never coming to Our knowl-
edge) Enjoyed ffort Orange about 48 or 50 Yeares, the Manhat-
ans about 41 or 42« Yeares, the South River 40 Yeares, & y®
ffreshwater River about 30 vea.^

Touching the Second Subject of yo*" Ire, (vizt,) his Ma.*^® hath
Commanded me in his name to require a Surrender of all such
fiforts, Townes, or places of Strength, w°^ now are possessed by
the Dutch under yo^ Command, Wee shall Answer, That wee
are so confident of the discrecon and equity of his Ma.^*^ of
Great Brittaine, that in case his Ma.^'^® were informed of the
truth, w^^ is, that the Dutch came not into these provinces by
any violence, but by vertue of Commission from my Lords th«i
States Gen.*" first of all in the yeare 1014. 1015. and 1016. up
the noilh River neare ffort Orange, where to hinder the Inva-
sions, and Massacres commonly committed by the Salvages, they
built a Little ITort, and after in the Yeare 1022 and even to this
p^sent time by vertue of Commission and Grant to y® Governo"*
of the West India Company, and moreover in y® yeare 1050 a
Grant to y® Ilono.^^® the Burgomast" of Amsterdam of the South
River, In so much that by vertue of the above said Commission
from the high and mighty States Gen.*" given to y® Psons inter-
rested aforesd, and others. These Provinces have been Governed

a Gov. Stnyvesant here makes a claim of eettlemeiit by the Dutch at Fort
Orange or Albany in 1614 or 1616; at New York in 1622 or 1623; on Delaware
river in 1624 and on the Connecticut river in 1628. No settlenieuts by the Dutch
making permanent homes with tlirir families for a life residence were made in
the province of New York till 1624 when accordin;; to Wassenaer's HistarUch
Verhaelj or Historical account of all tJm memorable events in Europe.., and Ameri-
ca happening fro^m 1621 to 1632, 7:11, the first ship from Holland with
coloniHts came here with a company of 30 families in the first week in May
and sailed up the Hudson river to wIuto Albany now is, and there left most of
these colonists to found new homeH. Manhattan Island accordiuf^ to the same
authority was not settled till the spring of 1626. But Dutch shij)S had been
here trading with the Indians for peltry an<l furs from 1614 to the settlements in
1624 and 1626, and when the ships returned to the mother country they carried
home all the men they brought, so that Gov. Stnyvesant treats a trading voyage
as if it were a settlement for permanent residence, and ignores John Cabot's first
discovery and visit in 1497, as well as frequent trading voyages of the French up
the Hudson river before Henry Hudson was born, and Verazzano's visit to the
harbor of New York in 1524.— (?. R. H.

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and consequently Enjoyed, as also in i^gard of their first di»»
eovery, nninteiTn])ted i>ossession and Purchase of the Lands of
the Princes, nativcis of the (^ountrey, and other private pei*son8
(though Gentiles) Wee make ho doubt, that if his said Ma.^^®
of Great Brittaine wen* well informed of these passjiges, hee
would be too judicious to (Jrant Such an Order, principally in
a time when there is so straight a friendship, and confederacy,
betweene Our said Lords and Superio^% to trouble us in the
demanding and Summons of the places jind ffortresses w*=^ were
put in Our hands, w^^ Order to maintaine them in the name of
the said Lords, the States Gen*"; as was made appeare to y^
Deputyes, under the names and 8<»ale of the Said high and
mighty States Gen.^" Dated 28^^ July KUG.

Besides what hath beene menconed there is Little probability
that his siiid Ma.^^^- of England (in regard the Articles of peace are
pnnted, and were recommended to us to observe seriously and
exac^tly, (by a Ire written to us by Our sd Tx)rds y® States Gen.*")
and to cause them to be observed religiously in this Country)
would give Order touching so dangerous a designe, being also so
apparent, that none other then my said T^ords the States Gen.*"
have any right to these provinc<»s and consequently ought to
Command and maintaine theire Subjects, and in their absence
wee the Governor Gen.*" are oblieged to maintaine their Rights,
and to repell and take revenge of all threat nings, injustice,
Attempts, or any force whatsoever, that shall be committed
against theire faithfull Subjects and Inhabitants, it being a
very considerable thing to affront so mighty a State, although
it were not agtunst an Ally and confederate.

Consequently, If his said Ma.^^^ (as it's fitt) were well informed
of all that could be Spoken u])on this Subject, hee would not
approve of what expi*esisions were menconed in yo^ Ire, which
are, That you ar(» Commanded by his Ma.^*^ to demand in his
Name such places and tfortres as are in y^ possession of the Dutch
under my Governm^ which as it apix^ares by my Commission
before menconed was given me by my Ix)rds the high and mighty
States Gen.*" And there is less ground in the express demand

GETXBRAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 91

of my Governing Since all the world knowes that about three
Yeares agone, some English ffriggotts being on y^ Coast of Af-
rica, upon a pretended Commission they did demand certaine
places, under the Governm^ of Our sd Lords the States Gen.*^^
as Cape Vert, River of Gambo, and all other places in Guyny to
them belonging; Vpou w*^** Our said Lords the States Gen.*^^ by
vertue of the Articles of peace, having i^iade appeare the said
Attempt to his Ma.^** of England, they reed a favourable Answer,
His said Ma.*^ disallowing all such Acts of hostillity as might
have been done, and besides gave Order that restitucon should
be made, to the p]a«t India Company of whatsoever had been pil-
laged in the said River of Gambo, and likewise restored them to
their Trade; which makes us thinke it necessary, that a more
express Order should appeare unto us, a« a Sufficient Warrant
for us towards my Lords the high and mighty States Gen*";
Since by vertue of Our said Commission Wee do in these Prov-
inces represent them, as belonging to them, and not to the King
of Great Brittaine, except his sd Ma.^*^ upon better grounds,
make it appeare to Our sd Lords the States Gen.*" against w^^
they may defend themselves, as they shall thinke fitt.

To conclude we cannot but declare unto yo", though the Gov-
erno^^ and Com" of his Ma ^^^ hath divers times quarrelled with
us about the bounds of the Jurisdiccon of the high & mighty the
states Gen.*" in these ptes, yet they never questioned their Juris-
diccon it selfe, On the contrary in the yeare 1650. at Hartford,
and the last yeare at Boston, they treated w*^*^ us vpon this Sub-
ject, w^^ is a Sufficient proof that his Ma.^'^ h.ath never been well
informed of y® equity of Our Cause, In so much as We cannot
imagine in regard of the Articles of peace, betweene y® Crowne
of England and y^* States Gen.*" (under whom there are so many
Subjects in America as well as Europe) that his sd Ma.^** of
Greate Brittaine would give a Commission to molest and en-
damage* the Subjects of my said Lords the States Gen*", especi-
ally such as ever Since 50. 40. and y^ latest 36 yea" have quietly
enjoyed their Lands, Countryes, fforts and Inheritances, And
lesse that his Subjects would attempt any Acts of hostillity or

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violence against them; And in case that yo" will Act by force
of Amies, Wee protest and declare in the name of Our said
Lords the States Gen^" before God and men, that yo" will Act
an unjust violence and a breach of the Articles of peace, so
Solemnly sworne, agreed upon, and ratified by his Ma.**^ of Eng-
land, and my Lords the States Gen»^'; And y® rather for that to
p^vent the Shedding of blood, in the Moneth of ffebruary last,
wee treated w^^ Cap^ John Scott (who reported he had a Com-
mission fix)m his sd Ma.^®) touching y® I^imits of long Island,
and concluded for the space of a yeare, that in the meane time
the businesse might be treated on betvveene y® King of G^ Brit-
taine, and my Lords the high and mighty States Gen*"; And
againe at p^sent for the hinderance and p^vencon of all differ-
ences, and the Spilling of innocent blood, not onely in these
ptes, but also in Euroi)e, Wee OlTer unto yo" a Treaty, by Our
Deputyes M'' Cornelius van Ruyven Secretary & Receiver, of
New Holland, (Jornelius Steenwick Hurgmast^ M^ Sam." Mega-
polensis Doctor of Physicke, and M' James Cousseau, heretofore
Sherriffe;

As touching the threats in yo^ Conclusion we have nothing to
Answer, only that we feare nothing but what God (who is as just,
as mercifull) shall lay vpon us, all things being in his gracious
disposall, and we may as well be p^served by him w^^ small
forces, as by a greate Army, w^^ makes us to wish yo" all hap-
pynesse and prosperity, and recommend Vou to his protection.
My Lords Yo^ thrice humble and afTectionate Serv.*^

and ffriend
At y^ ffort at Amsterdam Signed

2^ Sept. new Stile P. Stuyvbsant.

1664.

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From the general court of Massachusetts to the royal (p. «i]

commissioners

These

For the ri^^bt Hoiio.**'*^ Coll Richard Nicolls, and
(V)ll. (looige Cartwii^ht, w^^ other his Ma."«« Hono.*>^«
Coiniiiissioiiei-s, at Long Island, Monhatoes,
or else where, present.

Ilono.^^® Gentlemen.

Wee have simt the Rean»rs hereof, ( -ap^ Thomas Clarke Cap^
John Pinchon, as Our Messengers to aquaint yo" with the motions
of this Court, concerning yo^ proposicon left for raising and
sending Souldiers for his Ma.'-**^ Service in reducing the Dutch at
Manhatoes, whom we pray yo" to Creditt in all things they are
instructed to c(minuini<ate to yo", and to dispatch them back,
w^*^ all convenient spee<l, soe vv'^'' our due respects p^sented. Wee
remaine

Boston in New Engld. Your Loveing ffriends.

10.^^ Aug.«^ 1GG4.

In the name and bv Order of

•/

the Gen.»'^ Court,
deliued on Board his Ma^^*^^ Shipp,

the (iuyny 20^*' Aug.«^ 1664.

Edward Rawson, Seer,

Warrant to Capt. Hyde to reduce the Dutch under his majesty's [p- 21]

obedience

Coll. Nicolls Warrant to Cap*^ Hide, to prosecute y« Dutch.

Whereas the Governor and Councell of y^ Dutch Plantacon
vpon the Manhatoes in Hudsons River, have in Answer to a
Summons, returned their n^solucons I0 maintiiine the right and
Title, of the States Gen.®" and W>st India Company of Holland
to their fforts, Townes & Plant aeons in these parts of America,
I doe therefore in prosecucon of his Ma^*^^ Service, recomend to
Cap^ Hugh Hide Coniander in Chiefe of the Squadron, to pros
ecute (with the advice of the Captaines under his Command,) his

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Ma."®® Claime & Interest by all waves, and nieanes, as they shall

tinke most expedient for the speedy reducing of the Dutch, under

his Majesties obedience, and for their so doing this shall be their

Warrant.

Given under my hand the 24^** of August 16G4

Abord his Maj ^*®* Shipp Richard Nioolls.

the Guyny.

[p- 8^1 Press warrant from the commissioners to Capt. Morley

The ( 'Om" Prc^ss Warrant to (-ap^ Morley.

Whereas upon serious and mature deliberacon and consultacon
amongst us, W<*e finde tin* Shi])p William and Nicholas, (whereof
Cap.^ Thomas Morley is Commander) to be very usefull and ser-
viceable for his Ma.^***® Interest in aiding and assisting us to
reduce the ManhatcK^, and other places in America, unjustly
possessed and detain(»d by the I)utcl\, contrary to his Ma.^*®®
Crowne, Dignitie and expresse (^)mmands. And Whereas after
a Summons sent, dated in his Ma.^'^^ name, to the Governor of
the Towne and ifort at the Manhatoes, to surrender to his Ma.^*®*
obedience, Answei- was returned from the (lovernor, as appeares
by his Ire bearing date the day of Se]>t. new Stile, with theire
resolucon to inaintaine, and defend the said Towne and ffort,
for the Right and Inteivst of the* States GencM-all, These are
therefore in his Ma.^'*"* Name, to I*resse the said Shipp called the
William and Nicholas, and the Company thereto belonging, and
the said Oaptaim* Thomas Morley is hereby reciuired, to attend his
Ma."^ Service w"^ y^ said Shi]>p, for the reducing the said places
to his Ma.^^*^ obedienc(N and from tinu* to time, to receive Orders
from (^aptaine Hide, the Comander in chiefe of the Squadron in
prosecncon thereof, and for so doing this shall b(» yo^ warrant,
(liven under Our hands and Scales, this 24^^* day of Aug.^ 1664.

RlCHAUn NlCOLLS.

To Cap* Tho. ^Iorl(\v, ( ■omander Robkrt Carr.

of the Sliipp Willm & Nicholfiii Gborgk Cartwright.

and whom else these may concerne.

GRNERAL ENTRIES, 16()4-G5 95

Articles of surrender [p. 28]

The«e Articles following were consented to bj
the Persons lieiv vnder subscribed at the

(lovernors Howry August 27.^^ old stile, 16B4.

1. W(H^ consent that v^ States (Sen *'^ or the West India Com-
pany shall fn^*ly enjoy all ffarnK^s and Houses, (except such as
ai-e in the ffoHs) and that w^^in Six Monethes, they shall have free
J^iberty, to transpoH all such Arnies and Ammunition as now
doe belong to them, or else th(»y shall be paid for them.

2. All Publique Houses, shall continue for the vses, which now
thev a IV for.

*A. All People shall still continue fre<* Denizens and enjoy their
Lands, Houses, (ioods, 8hip])S, wheres(H*ver they are within this
Country, and dispose of them as they i)lease. \

4. If anv Inhabitant have a minde to ivmove himselfe, he shall
have a Yc^'in^ and Six w(n*kes from this day to remove himselfe,
wife. Children, Servants, (5oods, and to dispose of his Lands
heiv.

5. If any ()t1ic<»r or State*, or Publique Minister of State, have a
minde to go for England, they shall be transported fraught free
in his Ma.*^'^ lYriggotts, when these ffrigg.^ shall returne thither.

(J. It is consented to, that any people may frtH*ly come from the
Netherlands, and ]ilant in this Country, and that Dutch Vessells
may frei»ly come hither, and any of y® Dutch nmy freely returne
home, or s(»nd any sort of Marchandize home in VesHells of their
owne country,

7. All Shipps from th(* Netherlands, or any other place, and
Goods therein, shall 1m* reed h(M'<», and sent hence after the man-
ner for w^*^ formerly tlH\v were, b(»fore our coming hither for
Six Monethes next ensuing.

8. The Dutch here shall (Mijoy the lilK-rty of their f -onsciences,
in Divine Worship, and Church Disci]>line

9 No Dutchman here, or Dutch Shipj> here, shall vpon any

occasion be ]>re^st to serve in Warr, agjiinwt any Nation whatever;

10. That thi* Townesmen of the Manhaton« shall not have any

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Souldier quartered vpon them, without being satisfied and paid
for them by their Officers, and that at this present, if the ffort
be not capable of lodging all the Souldiers, then the Burgomaster
by his Officers, shall appoint some houses capable to receive
them.

11. The Dutch here shall Enjoy their owne Customes, concern-
ing their Inheritances.

12. All Publique Wntings and Records w^^ concerne y® Inher-
itances of any People, or the reglem^ of y® Church, or poore, or
Orphans, shall be carefully kept by those in whose hands now
they, are, and such writings as particularly concerne y® States
Gen.^^ may at any time be sent to them.

Hi. Noe eludgm^ that hath passed any Judicature here, shall be
called in question, but if any conceive that he hath not had jus-
tice done him, if hee apply himselfe to the States Gen.^^ the other
party shall be bound to Answer for y^ supposed injury.

14. If any Dutch living hc^re, shall at any time desire to travail
or Traffique into England, or any place or Plantacon in obedi-
ence to his Ma.^*® of England, or w"^ the Indians, hee shall have
(vpon his request to the Governor) a certificate that he is a ffree
Demizen of this place, and liberty to doe soe.

15. If it do api>eare that there is a Publique Engageni^ of Debt
by the Towne of the Manhatoes, and away agreed on for the
satisfying of that Engagem', it is Agreed that y® same way pro-
posed shall goe on, and that y® Engagem* shall be Satisfied,

16. All inferior civill Officers and Magisti^ates shall continue as
now they are, (if they please) till the Customary time of New
Eleccon, and then new ones to be Chosen, by themselves, pro-
vided that such new Chosen Magistrates shall take the Oath of
Allegiance to his Maji^sty of England, before they enter upon
their Office,

17. All differences of Contracts and Bargaines made before
this day by any in this Country, shall be determined according to
the manner of the Dutch.

18. If it doe apjx^are that y^ West India Company of Amster-
dam do r(^ally Owe any Sums of money to any psons here, it is

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 97

agreed that Recojjcnicon and other dntyes payable by Shipps
going far the Netherlands, be continued for Six Monethes longer;
10. The Officers Military and Souldiers, shall March out with
their Amies, Drums Heating, and Coloui^s flying and lighted
Matches, and if any of them will Plant, they shall have 50 acres of
Jjand set out for them, if any of them will serve any as Servants,
they shall continue with all Safety, and become free Denizens
afterward.

20. If at any time hereafter the King of great Brittaine, & the
Stfites of the Netherland doe Agree, that this place and Country,
be redelivered into the hands of the said States, whensoever his
Ma.^'^ will send his Commands to redeliver it, it shall immediatly
be done.

21. That the Towne of Manhatans, shall choose Deputyes, and
those Deputyes, shall have free Voyces in all publiciue affaires,
as much as any other Deputyes,

22. Those who have any propriety in any Houses in y^ ffort of
Aurania, shall (if they please) slight ° the fortifications there,
and then enjoy all their Houses, as all people doe where there is
no ffort,

23. If there be any Souldiers that will goe into Holland, and if
the Company of West India in Amsterdam, or any private psons
here will Transport them into Holland, then they shall have a
safe passpoi^t from Coll. Richard Nicolls, Deputy Governor under
his Royall Highnesse and th(^ other Com." to defend the Shipps
that shall Transport such Souldiei-s, 'and all the Goods in them
from any Sur]ujzall, or Acts of hostility to be done by any of
his Ma.^*** Shipps or Subjects.

That the Copies of the Kings grant to his Royall Highnes,
and the Copie of his Royall Highnes his Comission to coll. Rich-
ard Nicolls, testifi(»d by two Com" more and M^ Winthrop to be
true Copies shall be delivered to y* Hon.**^* M*" Stuyvisant the
p^'sent Governor, on Munday next by eight of y® Clock in y® morn-
ing at y® old Milne,'' & these Articles, consented to, and Signed

a i. e. destroy, b Mill.

[p. 27]

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by Coll. Kiebard Nieolls. Dep. Governo^ to bis Koyall HigbDes,
and tbat witbin two boiirs after, tbe ffort and Towne called new
Amsterdam vjion tbe Inle of Manbatoes, sball be delined into y®
bands of tbe sd Coll. Kieb: Nieolls by tbe serviee of sueb as shall
be by bim tbereunto dej)uted by bis band and Seale,
John 1)ki)B('kkr. Kohkrt Carr.

NiCH: VBRLFJFTl'T. ( i RO : ('AUTWRHiHT.

Sam: M?:<;apolknsis, John Winthroi*,

Cornelius Stehnwick. Sam: Willys.

OLOFFE Stevens van kortlant. Thomas Clarke.
James Cousseau John IMnchon.

I doe consent to tbese Articles.

Richard Nicolls.

Agreement between commissioners and Capt. Morley.

ArticU^s of Ajjjreem^ Indent(»d, fully Aj^reed and con-
cluded iiiH)n tbe 24^*^ day of Aujj:ust in tbe 10^^ Yeare of
bis Ma."^'*' Kaijxiie, and in tbe yeare of Our Lord Cfod 1()H4
HetW(H»iie Coll. Ricbard Nicolls, Sr Robert Carr Knij^lit,
Coll(m(»lI (leorj^e Cart wriji:bt, and Samuell Mav(»ricke Esq.^
bis Ma.^^*^ Com.^^ for bis att'aire-s in America, of tbe one
part, and Captaine Tboiiuis Morh»y, Command(»r of tbe
Sbip]) Willm and Nicbolas, on tbe otber part, as followetb
vizt.

Imprimis it is Aji^reed by and betw(H»n(» all Ibe said Part yes, to
tbese presents, Tbal tbe said Captaim* Tbo: Morley, sball attend
bis Ma.*^'^** Service w^*^ tbe said Sbipp (call(»d William and Nicb-
oliis) bis ]Men, and all otber necessaryes tbereunto belonging,
for soe long time, w^^^Mn tb(» s])ac(* of foure or Six Monetbes, as
sball si^Mue good unto tlu* said ('om^,

And tbe said Ca]»talne Tbcnuas Morley dotb promise & engage,
to and witb tbe said Coll. Ricbard Nicbolls, Sir Robert Carr,
Colonell Creorge Cartwrigbt, and Samuell Mavericke, Tbat be
tbe said Captaine Tliomas M<)rley, will titt and provide tbe said
Sbijjp, w^^^ all needfull ai)imrell, w*^^ A'ictuall and Wages for
twenty men, and will render a just and true Accompt of what-

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 99

soever amiiiunition shall be expended, by him in the said Serv-
ice.

Also the said Coll. Richard Nicolls, S** Robert Carr, Coll.
George Cartwright, and Samuell Mavericke, Doe Covenant, prom-
ise, and Agrc^e, to and w^^ the said Capt." Thomas Morley, his Ex
ecuto"*, and Assignes, that dniing the time, he shall soe attend
his Ma.*^'®« Service ixa aforesd, or be otherwise Employed by them
the said Commission^® TIee, the said Captaine Thomas Morley,
shall receive for every and each Moneth, the Snme of one hun-
dred and Thirty pounds, for the hire of the said Shi])p, Victual-
ling, Wages, and apparell thereof.

It is also Covenanted and Agreed, thai during the time aforesd
If any prize, or prizes, shall be taken, the said Capt;iine Morl(\v
is to have an ecpiall proportion (according to his Number of men)
with the other Ship]>s, And if it shall soe happen. That the said
C'aptaine Thomas Morley, or any of his nu»n, be wounded, or
slaine in his Ma.^^"^ Service*, in the said time, they shall have the
like priviI(Hlges with them of his Ma.*^^^ Navy.

And the siiid Coll. Richard Nicolls, S** Robert (^arr, Coll.
Oeorg(» Cart Wright and Samuell Mavericke, doe further Cove-
nant, promise and Agree, to and w^** y® said Captaine Thomas
Morl(»y, his Executo^, and Assignes, That what moneyes or Com-
modities, Ihm* the said Captaine* Thomas Morley, shall have oc-
casion for, or Stand in n<*ede of, for his Ship])s use, he shall be
furnished withal 1, and what shall remaine due, shall be payed
unto him, tlu* said Cap.^ Thomas Morley, his Executo^®, or As-
signees, in foiirtiH'ue day<»s after demand, made in London, in
good and Lawfull money of England, by the Threar of his
Ma.^*^® Navy Royall, or shall have and receive other good and
Sut!icient Satisfaccon to his or their good liking, In wittnesse
whereof, the Tartic^s aboue menconed have hereunto Interchange-
ably put their hands and Scales, the day and Ye.are above writ-
ten.

Sealed an<l delim'd in the R. Nicolls.

pn^eence of.

Will: Hill.

M: Nicolls.

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[p. 29] From Com'r Nicolls to Captain Young

Col. Nicolls Ire 1o Ci\\^ Yoiiii^, to be comiminicated &c.

You are by these ])seiit8, requinnl 1o lake an exact list of y®
Names of those of long island, who have taken npp Arnies un-
der your Command, for their King and Country, with y^ places
of their usu<all dwelling, and deliver thrm in a Koll to me, To
this end and purpose, that 1 may hereafter vpon all occasions,
and in the first place, be ready to gralifu* those who have so
eminently ex])ressed their affections.

2^1y. That those Amies may still renuiiue in the same hands,
for the Service of King and Countn^v, And that y^ Officers vpon
any suddaine occnsion, may know whether to send, to Assemble
the same men againe, who are to re^paire to their Colours, in
such Cases, unles th(» Dej)utyes of the Severall Townes shall
otherwise Agree, vpon the better ()rd(»ring of the Militia of this
Island, for the future, w^*^ Deputyes shall in Convenient time
and place, be Summoned to propose and give their advice in all
Matters tending to y® peace and benefit t of Long Island, 1 de-
sire yo" will impart this Letter to all Your ffriends and Neigh-
bo^*^, w^*^ is all at p^sent from
N: Yorke, Aug. 29^^\ Your assured ffriend,

1664. Rich Nicolls.

[P 29]

From the commissioners to the governor of Massachusetts

The Com™ Ire to y*' Governo^ .at Boston.
Sir.

The Bearers hereof, Capt." ( 'larke, and Capt." Pincheon who
brought yo^ Ire of Trust, to make repoi-t of the Resolucons of the
Oen.*^^ (-ourt, have accordingly fulfilled yo^ Comnmnds, Wee
hav<* on Our parts, entrust<Ml them, w*'^ the relacon of what hath
been here transacted, and in all thos(» particulars referr Our-
selves to them; Wee shall speedily give his ^ra.^'** an Accoumpt
of yo^ ready complyance, w*^^ that only Instruccon, \\^^ was de-
livered to yo" at Boston, touching the reducing of this placc^
by yo"" assistance, and yo^ may remember, we then tould yo**

GBNERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 101

(if it could be avoyded) we would not put yo'* to the least Oharge
or trouble, As yo^ have begun to comply w^, and Countenance
his Ma."«» Interest in these remote parts, so we take it for a
good omen, and will not doubt of yo' putting in practice, what
by his Ma,"^ last Letter, is required from yo^; the Setling the
affaires of this place, will require some short time of Staying in
these parts, but we shall vse all possible dilligence for Our
speedy returne to Boston, whereof we shall give yo'* timely ad-
vertisemS ^y a Messenger of Our owne, we Subscribe Ourselves
8/

Your humble Sen'.^« R. Nicolls

ffrom New Yorke R. Garb

vpon the Island of G. Gartwright

the Manhatoes this S. Maverick.

29.^ Aug.** 1664. For the Hono.^^® the Governor of his

Ma.**** Colony of the Massachusetts, to
be comunicated to y* Gouncill.

These, in Boston.

Gov. Stuyvesant's commission to treat on terms of surrender ^p ^^

The copie of Governo*^ Stuyvesants Commission
vnder y® Seale of the Towne, to treate vpon
Articles of Surrender.

The Governo*" Gen.*^^ and Councell of New Netherland, make
knowne by this, to p^'vent the effusion of blood, plunderings.
Murders, and for the good of the Inhabitants, We are moved by
the Summons made by the Hono.^<* Lord Richard Nicolls, Gen»"
of his Ma."® of England, being come with his men of Warr and
Souldiers, before this Port, promising freely (by his owne prop-

•

osicon made) to redeliver the ffort and City of Amsterdam, in
New Netherlands, in Case the difference of the Limitts of this
province be agreed upon betwixt his Ma."® of England, and the
high and mighty States Gen.*" likewise upon other equall and
Answerable Condicons to Surrender, and deliver, wee have com-

102 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

niitted, and do committ by this, John de Decker Couneello'* of
State, Cap^ Nicholas Verlett, (^oinniissary concerninji; matters of
Traffique Sam'* Megapolensis Doctor of Phjsick, ('orhelius Steen-
wick Hurgomast/' Oloffe Stevens van kortlant, old Burgomaster
and James Cousseau old Sherritfe of this City, to Agrei* w^ the
aforesd Lord Gen.*" Richard Nicolls or his Depntyes upon fur-
ther Articles, by these oi>en Lres promising that we will faith-
fully fullfill, whatsoever shall by our forenamed Com", concern-
ing these businesses be promisi^l and Agreed vpon, In testimony
of this lis conrtruHHi bv Our Senile, in the ifort of Amsterdam
in new Netherland the 5^*^ of Septembr, new stile, 1G()4. [O. S.

Aug. 26.]

P Stuyvksant

By his OrdcT,

Cornelius van RuYVEX Seer,

fp*'i Gov. Stujrvesant's consent to the articles of surrender

A Copie of (lovenio'* Stuyvc^sants Consent to the
Articles under his Hand and y® Publique Seale.

To all People health; These are to Ortifie that wee the Gov-
ernor* Gen.*" and Councell of the New Netherlands do cK)n8ent to
the Articles of the 6^^ Instant Agreed vj)on by the Commission"
appointed by us, vizt, Mr John de Decker Councello**, Cap^ Nich-
olas Verleett, Commissary concerning matters of Traffique M"^
Samuell Megapolensis Doctor of Physick, W Cornelius Stenwick
Burgomaster, Olaffe Stevens van kortlant old Burgomaster, and
M*" Jam(*s Cousseau old SherritTe, of Our parts, And the Commis-
sioners ai)iK)inted by the Iloncv*''^ Colonell Ilichard Nicolls Com-
nmnder in Cheife of liis Ma.^'*^ of Englands ffriggotts and fforces
now b(»seiging this Towne and Garrison, That is to Say, S^ Rob-
ert Carr Kn.^ Geo: Cartwrlglit, John Wintlirop, Sam: Willys,
Thomas Clark cV: Jolin Pinchon on tlu^ other i)aTt, and we have
hereby ratified and confirmed thcMU, and do Acknowledge this to
be Our Act and deed, and shall do all things therein contained.

QETNBRAL l-INTRIES, 1664-65 103

Dated at the ffoi-t of Amsterdam, in new Netherlands, Septembr.

8.^ 1664.

P. Stutvbsant,

I Certifie the same,
Cornelius van Ruyvbjn 8ecr.

Com'r Nicolls' acceptance of proposal for a treaty ^"*- ^^

Colonel] Nicolls his Answer, consenting
to the Treaty of Surrender.

I Colonell Kicliurd Nicolls, ('onnnander in Cbeife of all his
^£.| ties fforces, now beleaguering the Towne, on }'^ Manhatans,
do accei)t of the proposall niadc^ by the Governo'' and his Councill,
there* residing, to Treati^ of an accommodacon by Articles of
Surrender of the said Towne and fforts, thereunto belonging,
under his ^la.^**^^ obedience, to parent the effusion of blood, and
to improve* the good of the Inhabitants, And Whereas the Oov-
erno** and Couucell are pleased to Nominate and appoint John
de Decker, Councello'', of State, Nichohis Verlett Commissary
concerning matters of Traftique, Sam^^ Megaj)olensis Doctor of
Physick, Cornelius .Steenwick Burgomast^, Oloff Steven van
kortlant old Burgomaster, and James Cousseau old Sheriffe, of
this City, to Agree and conclude w^^ me or my Deputyes, upon
further Articles, promising they will faithfully fullfill what-
soever shall be by their forenamed Commissions^ promised or
Agreed upon, in the Treaty on their parts, I doe therefore on
my part nominate and appoint Sir Robert Carr Kn.^ Coll.
George Cartwright, M^ John Winthrop, Governo^ of his Ma^®"
Colony of Couecticutt M^ Sam" Willys, one of the Cheife Coun-
cell of the said Colony, (^p^ Thcmms Clarke, and Cap.^ John
Pinchon ('oiiiniission^'* from the Court Gen.^* of the Colony of
the Massachusetts, to be SuflRcieut Deputyes to treate and con-
clude upon Articles of Surrender, of the aforenamed place, prom-
ising that I will faithfully fulHill whatsoi^ver they shall so treate
and conclude upon, In testimony whereof 1 have hereunto Sett

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my hand and Scale, at the Canipe before the Manhatans, this
26^^ day of Aug.«^ old Stile, 1G(J4. [5th Sept. x. s.]

Richard Nicolls.

'Tis desired and agreed upon by the Coiniiiissio'''' on both parts
above nieconed, that their nun^ting vpon y^ p^iuisses shall be to
morrow morning, being the 27^^ of this Moneth of August old
Stile, p^cisely at 8 of the ('l(K*k in y® morning at a place called
the Governo"' Bo wry upon y® Manhatans,

Cp s«1 Sir Robert Carr*s commission to go to Delaware bay

A Copie of S/ Robert Carr's Comission to goe to Delaware Bay.

Sept. 3.^ Whereas wee are enformed that the Dutch have
seated themselves at Delaware bay on his Ma.^^ of Clreat Brit-
taines territoryes without his knowledge and consent, and that
they have fortifyed themselves theiv, and drawne a gn»at trade
thither, and being aiwured, that if they bee permitted to goe on,
the gaininge of this place will b(» of small advantage to his Ma.'^;
Wee his Ma.^'^ Comission.", by vertue of his Miu^*^ (V)mission
and instructions to us given, have advised and determined to
endeavo.^ to bring that plat»e, and all Strangers thereabout in
obedience to his Ma.% And by these do order & api)oint, that his
Ma.^®* ffrygotts the Guinney and the William & Nicholas, and all
the Souldy." which are not in the Fort, shall with what speed
they conveniently can, goe thither, under the comand of S.** Rob-
ert Carr to reduce the same Willing and comanding all offlc."
at Sea and land and all souldy.^ to obey the said S.*" Robert Carr
during this Expedition; Given under o/ hands & Scales at the
ffort in New Yorke ui>on the Isle of Manhatans the o^ day of

Septemb.^ 1(>64.

R. Nicolls.

S: Mavkuick.

G: Cautwkkjht.

QENBRAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 105

Warrant to search the ship Gideon of Amsterdam [p- ^4]

A Warrant to search the ship Gideon of Amsterdam.
Sept. 8^**. These are to require you upon sight hereof to goe
on board the Dutch Ship the Gideon bound for Holland and
there to take a liste of all the Souldy.'*® who are to bee trans-
ported, as also an exact Survey of all the Goods of what sort
soever, and to make report thereof to mee. And the Master of the
said ship the Gideon is hereby required to follow such Orders
for the executing of this Survey as shall seeme Good to the per-
sons employed by mee, And for soe doing this shall bee a suffi-
cient wairant. Given under my hand at ffort James in New
Yorke this 8^ day of Septemb/ 1664.

R. NlQOLLS.

To M.^ Thomas DelavaJ.
Capt.* John Baker, M.*" Caleb
Burton & M.'' Matth: Nicolls.

Com*r Cartwright's commission to go to Fort Orange lp. ssi

( 'Olonel Cai-twright's Comiasion to goi^ to Fort Orange.
Sept. 10.^»^ 1064

These are to will and require you and every of you to bee
ayding and assisting Col. Geo: Cartwright in the prosecution of
his Ma.^y®^ Interest against all su(*h of what Nation soever as
shall oppose the pcnicwible surrender and quiet posst^sion of the
ffort An ran ia, and to ob(\v him the said Col: Geo: Cartwright
according to such Instru<tions an I liaue given him in case the
Mahawkes or otluM* Indyans shall attcMupt any thing against the
lives, (loods or Chattells of those who are now under the Pro-
tection and obedience of his Ma.^^ of Great Hrittaine; whereof
you nor any of you are to fayle as you will answer the contrary
at yo.'' utmost perills; (iiven under my hand and Scale at flfort
James in New Yorke on Manhataiis Island this 10.^*» day of Sep-

temb.** 1664.

R: Nicolls.
To the present I)ej)uty Govern."*

the Magistrates and Inhabitans,

of ffoii: Aurauia.

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[p. 86] Order concerning Henry Hudson and David Anderson

An order concerning David Anderson & Henry Hudson.

Sept. 13.**^ Vpon bearing of the Differences betweene Henry
Hudson, and David Andei'son (on behalf e of M."" William Carver
& himselfe) concerning a certaine ffrygott called the Expedition,
and also about a servant named Richard Lee; I do hereby order
& appoint That David Anderson doe give in security by bond of
one hundred pounds to the Burgomasters of this Towne, That
within six months after the date hereof, the said M.*" William
Carver or his Attorney shall answer to the suite of Henry Hud-
son about the said ffrygott before the Governo.'' and Councell at
S.^ Maries in Mary land; And that David Anderson shall pay to
the vse of the said Henry Hudson, what shall bee awarded by
two indifferent persons, for the said servant Richard Lee, in the
meane time to keepe him; And the said Henry Hudson is likewise
to give in security by his Bond of one hundred pounds to the
said Burgomast.", that hee shall prosecute the said suite about
the ffrygott accordingly; Given under my hand at ffort James
in New Yorke on the Isle of Manhatans, this i;5.^^ Sept. 1GG4.

R: NicoLLS.

[p. »] Warrant concerning Oyster Bay

A warrant for M.^ (lovert Loocquermans

cum Socijs, concerning Oyster Bay on long Island.

Sept. 15.*^ Whereas M.^ Govert Loocquermans cum socijs, by
forme of Complaint hath given notice unto mee, That hee the
said Govert Loocquermans sub dato 8.^^ August stilo novo an.°
1659 did let out to Jonas Wood a certaine pcell of land, by
vertue of the Bill of Sale & Conveyance, the projK^r right and
title belonging to the s.^ ^1/ Loocquermans cum Socijs, lyeing
in Martin (iern^tsons Bay being at highwater marke an Isl^,
called by the Indyan Name Matninicongh, which liyre was to
stand in full forccN for y« space \' l(»rme of live yeares, next fol-
lowinge, beginnlnge the 7^^ day of July stilo novo an.o 1659.

OENERAL BNTRIBS, 1664-65 107

During which hyre and terme of Yeares, the hirers being first
Jonas Wood, and afterwards Marke Mikx,* not only have fayPd
to pay the hire of the said land, but are also unwillinge to de-
part oflf the same, although the said time of hire is expired;
I doe tlu^refore by these presents appoint and order you the
Magistrates to take such Care in the preservation of the pro-
prieto." right and title as is customary in those Cases, that every
man may quietly enjoy his Rights under his Ma^^®* lawes and
obedience; Given under my hand at ffort James in New Yorke.

&c.

B: NicoLLS.

Letter from commissioners to Gov. Arnold [p. m

To the much honoured M/ Benedict Arnold
(roverno/ and MJ William Bumton Deputy
(foverno.'' of his Ma."* Colonv of Rhode
Island cS: Providence Plantati<m.

Sept. 2:^.* Wee have received yo.™ of the 7.^ of Septemb.*" by
the Wellcome hands of M.*" John Clarke accompanyed with Cap-
taine Cranston and M."" Dyer, so full of gratefull and loyall
expression towards his Ma.^^, that the best i-eturne wee '*an make
to your selues and Colony shall bee to render his Ma.^^r a faithfull
Acc.^ tliereof, and in o.'" owne particulars will endeavour to im-
prove that goodn(*88e, you are pleased to haue for vs, with mutuall
testimonyes of our respect and affection to yo.^ Colony upon all
future oj)j)ort unity es.

Wee hope for yo.'' pardon (being as yet strangers here) that
wee could not give M^ Clarke and the rest so good an Enter-
tainement as is due to persons so employed by you, and who
had taken so mu<'h Trouble upon themselves. But they will
bring backe to you the satisfaction of having scene his Ma.^^*®
Interest and Right pn»vayle in these parts without effusion of
Christian bloud, and wee hope also that this Colony, which his
Ma.^y hath granttnl to his Royall Highnesse the Duke of Yorke,

a Mark M«ig8.

108 NEIW YORK STATB LIBRARY

will stren^hen the hands of all his Ma."^ loyall snbjectB in
these parts, and bee able to lend as well as to expect assistance
in like occasions of defence to and from all the English Colonyes;
well knowinge that the Dutch pay no more then a forest Obedi-
ence to his Ma.^y and their practises have beene alwayes treach-
erous to the English Nation.

Wee haue letters and some other Consideracons in couiands
from his Ma.^^ fuH of Grace and favour to yoJ Colony, but the
well settlement of this new purchase will oblige vs to deferre
the delivery of them till a better oppertunity; Wee only lay
hold of this to assure you and the whole Colony, that wee es-
teeme our selves much obliged to you for joJ Civility, and will
alwayes endeavo/ most industriously to bee found and so es-
teemed.

New Yorke. Sept. 23.* 1664.

yo.'' very affectionate Friends and
reall Servants,
o."" hearty thankes to you R. Nicolls.

for the sheepe, you were S: Mavejrick.

pleased to send.

[p. 88] Warrant concerning Gravesend and New Utrecht

A Warr.^ for the Arbitration of the Differences
between Gravesend and New Vtrieht.

Sept. 24.*-*^ Whereas, there is a Controversy and difference, be-
tweene y® Inhabitants of the Townes of Gravesend and New
Vtrieht on Long Island, now depending before mee, concerninge
the Bounds and limitts of their lands, and pticularly about some
meadow Grounds; And whereas the persons concerned on both
parts haue appeared before mee, and produced severall Grants
or pattents and other writings on each side yet none so sufficient
& cleare to mee as to decide the controversy They having there-
fore consented in a friendly manner to cliuse three indifferent
persons on each part for arbitrate.^ (not belonging to either of
their Townes,) to examine into, & determine their just bounds;

QBNBRAL BNTRIB8, 1664-65 109

These are therefore to authorize and require you. &c. Arbitrators
indifferently chosen on both parts to meete at Gravesend vpon the
2.^ of Octob/ next & their to vse yoJ best skill «& judgement in
examining and niakinge Enquiry into the limitts and bounds of
the said Townes, by perusing their particular Grants or pattents
and other writings, as also by receiving the testimonyes of per-
sons, or any other lawfull way or meanes, as shall seeme good
unto you for the clearing the truth thereof according to JEquity
and good Conscience; And when you shall have so agreed upon
the due limitts and bounds aforesaid, that you cause such morkes
& boundaryes to bee sett unto them, as may prevent all future
Cavills and Contentions thereupon, and that you make report
thereof to mee. ffor doeing whereof this shall be yo/ warr^.
Given under my hand at ffort James &c.
To &c. R. NicoLLs.

Banishment of John de Decker [p- ^i

An order for the Banishm.^ of the Heer John de
Decker out of this Governem.^

Sept. 30.^^ Whereas the Heer John de Decker late of the Coun-
cell for the Dutch west Indya Company in New Yorke did (con-
trary to the 14.^ Article of Surrender) actually travaile from
hence and traficke with powder and Negroes, unto ffort Albany
and other places upon Hudsons River, without requesting, or hav-
ing a Certificate from mee, or liberty so to doe; And being fully
informed, that then and there hee did endeavo.'' bv discourses
to alienate the mindes of his Ma.^^^ Dutch subjects from that
happy reconcilement without bloiidshed, vpon Articles so lately
made, and that hee did comitt these misdemeano." before that
ffort Albany was surrendred vnto his Ma.^^ obedience. The
Consequences whereof are contrary to the peace of this Gov-
ernem^; 1 haue therefore thought fitt to order and appoint and
doe by these presents order and appoint that the said John de
Decker shall within the space of ten dayes transport himselfe
out of this Governem.^ Given under my hand & seale the 30^

of Sept. 1664. At ffort James &c.

B: NicoLLS.

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^p- ^^ Warrant concerning Oyster Bay

A warr.* coiieerning M.'' Govert Loocquermans
buisiK^se at Oyster Bay on Long Island.

Octob/ 7*** V^xon (^oniplaint made by Matthias Harvey Re-
corder in the name of the Towne of Oyster bay that Henry Len-
enton doth upon pretence of a lease made to him by John (ink-
ling keepe x>os8e»8ion of a certiiine piec^e of land, whereunto the
said Towne layes clayme by purchase from the lawful! owner
Govert Loocquermans; These are therefore* to require you Henry
Lc^nenton that before the fifteenth day of tliis pres.^ October,
you doe surrender vnto the said Towne a quiet possession thereof,
or that vpon sight hereof you make your appearance before mee
to shew just Cause for yoJ jmssessinge the said land whereof
you are not to favle (jiven under mv hand at ffort James in
• New Yorke on Manhatans Island this 7.^*^ Oct. 1664

R. NiCOLLS.

[p- 411 Treaty with the Indians at Albany

Articles made and agreed upon the 24.*^ day of Sep-
tember 1664, in ffort Albany betweene Ohgehando,
Shanarage, Soachoenighta, Sachamackas of the
Maques; Anawweed, Conkeeh(»rat, Tewasserany,
Aschanoondah, 8achamackas of the Synichs, on the
one part; And Colonel 1 George Cartwright in the be-
halfe of Colonel 1 Richard Ni(!olls Governo/ under
his Royall Higlnu^sse the Duke of Yorke of all his
territoryes in America, on the other part as foUoweth,
viz.^

1. Imi)rimis It is agriM^d That the Indyan Princes aboue'named,
and their Subjects, shnll haue all such wares and Comodityes
from the English for the future, as heietofori* they had from the
Dutch.

2. That if any English, Dutch or Indyans (under the protection
of the English), doe any wrong. Injury, or viohnice to anj' of the
said Indyan princes or their subjects in .any sort whatever, if

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111

they complaine to y.® Govemo/ at New Yorke, or to the offic/ in
cheife at Albany, If the i)er8on so offending can bee discovered
that person shall receive condigne punishment, and all due sat-
isfaction shall bee given and the like shall bee done for all other
English riantations.

l^. That if any Indyans belonging to any of the Sachims afore-
said, do any wrong, Injury or damage to the English Dutch or
Indyans (under the protection of the English) If complaint bee
made to the Sachims, and the person bee discovered who did the
Injury, Then that person so offending shall bee punished^ and
all just satisfaction shall be giuen to any of his Ma-^^res subjects
in any Colony, or other P^nglish Plantation in America.

4. The Indyans at Wamping and Eepachomy, and all below to
the Manhatans, as also all such as haue submitted themselues
under the protection of his Ma.^^r are included in these Articles
of Agreement and peace; In Confirmation whereof, the partyes
abovementioned haue hereunto sett their hands the day and
yeare abovewritten.

Signed & delivered in George Cartwright

the prescence of

Tho : Willett
John Manning
Tho: Breedon
Dan : Broadhead
Smith John
his marke
Stei»hen (an In-
dian)
his marke

These Articles following were likewise proposed by the

same Indyan Princes, and cons(»nted to by Colonell Geo:

Cartwright in behalfe of Colonel XicoUs the 25^ day of

Sept. 1664.

1. That the English do not assist the thrt^ Nations of the

Ondiahes, Pinnehoocks, and Pacamtehookes, w^ho murdered one

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of the Princes of the Maques, when hee brought Ransomes and
pres.** to them, npon a Treaty of Peace.

2. That the English do make peace for the Indyan Princes with
the Nations downe the River.

3. That they may haiie free Trade as formerly.

4. That they may bee lodged in houses ae formerly.

5. That if they bee beaten by the three Nations, above men-
tioned, they may receive accomodation from the English.

^^' ^^ Agreement regarding Albany

These Articles were agreed upon in New Yorke. &c.
Oct: 10.*^ After Conference with the Deputyes from Albany for
the good and benefitt of the Inhabitants, and for y.* Accomoda-
tion of his Ma.**®^ offic.'"'' and souldy." there in Garrison this Win-
ter, with the advice and consent of y.® said Deputyes Jan Verbeek,
Jerritt Sticktenhorst, Jan Coster Van Akes: These Articles fol-
lowinge a.re ordered to bee publisht and observed at Albany,
viz.^ .

1. Imprimis That all the houses in the ffort shall be fitted and
prepared to lodge the Officers & Rouldy.'"® at the Charge of the
Towne, against the first of November old style.

2. That the Towne shall d(*liver Twentv blanketts for the vse
of the Souldy.", and Candles for the (^orps de Garde, as also to
assist the officer in cheife (at his Request) with waggons to bring
firing wood to the ffort at the Charge of the Towne, provided the
oflfic.^ doth not request more than twelue loade every month, but
that the soukly." shall cut their owne wood.

3. That the Inhabitants of Albany shall enjoy the benefitt of
all the Articles of Surrender made at New Yorke.

4. That from and after the first of November, No souldier shall
bee quartered vjmn the Inhabitants in their houses.

5. That the Salai^ to the Preacher, Clarke, Secretary and
Boade® shall bee continuiMl & paid as formerly till further Order.

a Messenger.

GENERAL BNTRIES, 1664-65 113

6. That for the better Executing of Justice in the forme as
formerly, the Magistrates shall make choice of a sufficient person
for the office of Scout within their limitts.

7. That the former order against the Sale of Brandewine or
strong liquours to the Indyans remaine in full force.

8. That all powder shall bee kept in the publike Cellar a« for-
merly.

9. That the Magistrates will cause weekely to bee delivered to
y* officer in chief e such proporcons of bread & bec*re as are
allowed by the Govomour to the Souldy." at ffort Albany, viz^.
Thirty foure loaves of bread per diem, each a pound weight and
seventeene Gallons of Beere, all which change of bread & beere
shall bee discounted out of the Pachts," or in some other sort
satisfaction shall bee made to them.

10. That all other Provisions shall bee sent from New Yorke
to V.® Shouldv." at Albanv.

11. That the former Order forbidding the Inhabitants of Scho-
necstade to trade with the Indyans for Beaver, and the penaltyes
therein bee strictly observed.

12. That all Vessels fraighted from or to Fort Albany shall
give in the true Invoyce of their Cargo to the cheife officer at
ffort Albany, under the penalty of five hundred Gilders beaver
pay for the Default of each Vessell.

13. That the officer in cheife at the Fort and the Magistrates
of the Towne, shall upon all occasions for the preservinge of the
peace and good Governem.^ mutually ayde and assist each other.

14. That the Pacht bee paid at sixteene Wampomes for a
Sty\'er, as in New Yorke.

15. That the great and small Pacht shall remaine as formerly.

16. That the Deputyes will deliver to Capt.* Manning upon
Account, for the vse of the Souldyers every month 120 Guild."
in Wampome at the price in New Y^'orke, being eight white and
foure blacke.

17. That Examination bee strictly made concerning scandalous
and dangerous words to the dishonor of his Ma.^^y and the Royall
family, lately complain'd of, to have beene spoken, and that if

a P»cht, a tax or Impost.

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proofe bee made, the said oflfence bee punish't by whipping the

offender publikely; That none hereafter presume to offend in the

like Sort.

Rich\ Nicolls

[p- ^^ Soldiers' discharges

A Discharge and Certificate for some
Sliouldy." sent backe into England.

Oct 1.^ These are to certify all whom it may concerne, That
William Hall, David Thomas, Robert Davison, John Pasloe, and
Edward Wise were Soiildy.™ that came out of England into these
parts to serve his Ma.^^ under my comand, but by reason of their
severall Distempei's and sickuesse are uncapable of jierforming
any longer the Dutyes belonging to them; I haue therefore
thought fitt to discharge them, and haue sent them backe into
England, And I do here by recomend them as persons fitt to
bee taken Care of in some of his Ma.^y®* Hospitalls till their Re-
covery; Given under my hand at ffort James James in New
Yorke on Manhatans Island this 1.^ day of octob7 1664.

R. NiCOLLS.

To Col. Phil, ffrowde at
the post office in london.

A Souldy." Discharge.

Oct. l.*^ These are to certify all whom it may concerne, That
the beaii^r hereof (Jeorge Gre(»ne being a Souldy.^ in my Com-
pany is hereby discharged from bearing amies under my Co-
mand, and hath liberty to transport himselfe into England, or
any other place; (iiven under my hand at ITort James in New
Yorke on Manhatans Island this first day of Oct. 1G64.

R: Nicolls.
To all persons whom

these may coucerne.

Tlien^ were other discharges given

about this time to some of Col. Cartwrights & other

souldy^.

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 115

Pass given to Capt. John Scott [p- ^l

Capt. John Scotts Protection.

Sept. 11.^^ Vpon the Kequt*8t of Capt.^ John Scott who al-
h^adges. That hee hath apprehensions of being nuide a prison.^
bv \'^ (loverno^ & Councell of his Ma.^y^* Colonr of Conecticutt,
or some psous authorized by them, And hee having made an
Appeale to have his cause heard before mee; I do hereby require
all persons whatsoever to ]iermitt and suffer the said Capt.* John
Scott with his servant (juietly to passe from hence to Ashford**
upon Long Island, & that hee bee no way molested, upon any
I»retence whatsoever, h(*e going about his lawfull occasions &
behaving himselfe civilly, Vntil I shall appoint a Time to heare
his Cause; Given under my hand at ffort James in New Yorke
on Manhatans Island this 11.^^ day of Sept. 1664.

R. NiCOLLS. .

To all offic.™ both military
& civill, and whom else this
may concerne.

Shipping order

An order concerning Shipping. ^'

S(»pt. i:^.*^ All Masters of Shii)8, Sloopes or any Vessells what-
soever, as well English as forreyn.^* are hereby requii-ed, that at
their arrivall into this Port, or the phices and Roades adjacent,
They shall immediately repayre before mee and a(*quaint mee
from wh(»nce th(\v c<ame, and whither they are bound, together
with the Contents of their lading; And in case they intend to
vnlade any goods, th(\v are first to make a iv\w Entry & report
of all such goods & marchandizes hee or they shall have on board
(as more pIaiiH»!y is sett foKh in an Act of Parliament, Entituh^l
An Act for encouraginge of Trade;) And further. That all Mast.^*
of Shi])s, Sloopes or any other Vessells, that shall lade any goods
in this Port or tlu^ places and Roades adjacent within his Ma.^^®^
Comauds, must first make Entry of his Shipp, Sloope or Vessell

a An old name of Setauket, the oldest sctUement In the town of Brookhaven, L. L

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before hee take any goods or raerchandize in, and declare what
port or place hee is bound for; And all the s.^ Entryes are to bee
made both of Shipp & Goods as well inward as outward bound
before M/ Thomas Delavall who hath Comission from mee to
receive them; Hereof they are not to fayle vpon penalty of in-
curringe the forfeitures & fynes mentioned in the said Act;
Given under my hand at James ffort &c. Sept. 13>^ 1664.

R. NlCOLLS.

[p 47] Warrants for runaway negroes

A warrant for a Negroe run away.

Sept. 26 Whereas Thomas Mathews of Yarmouth in New
England, hath had a Negroe Servant run away from him lately
from this place, These are to require & eomand all persons within
my Governem.^ to bee ayding & assisting to him the said Thomas
Mathews, or his Assigues in finding out the said Negroe, and
if hee shall bee found in any of yo.^ parts to seize vpon him
& cause him to bee sent or secure him & send word thereof vnto
Thomas Powell at Huntington on long Island, who hath order
to pay all necessay Expences or charges relating thereunto;
And all neighbouring Colonyes are likewise desired that the like
order may bee taken throughout their Jurisdictions, Given under
my hand at ffort James in New Yorke &c. Sept. 26. 1664.

R. NiCOLLB.

The Negroe is a lusty young fellow about 20: years
of Age, hee was cloathed in a red wastecoate, with a sad
colour'd cloath Coate over it, a paire of linen breeches,
somewhat worne, & a grey felt hat, but no shoes or stockings.

To all Constables or other offic.™
whom these may concerne, beginning
at West Chest.^ to bee sent with dis-
patch to all other i)laces along the
Coast, without any lett or stop whatso-
ever.

Another warr.^ to the same effect was sent through Long
Island.

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 117

A warr.^ for M/ Stuyresants 4 Negroe serv.^ lost. ^^' *
Oct. 6.^

Whereas Complaint is made by M.^ Peter Stuy veeant, that hee

hath lost 4 Negroes (men Servants) These are therefore to desire

you to bee ayding and assisting to the bearer or bearers hereof

in the apprehending the said Negroes and to cause them to bee

brought with safety to New Yorke vpon the Manhatans, where

they shall receive full satisfaction for their labour and charge,

Given under my hand this 6.^ day of Oct. 1664 At ffort James

in New Yorke. &c.

R. NiCOLLS.

To all Governo.", Deputy Governo.*^
Magistrates and other oflfic.® what-
soever, in any of his Ma.^^^® Colonyes
in Ami&rica, & all others to whom these
presents shall come.

Warrants for purchase of land ^p. 49]

A warr.^ to William Goldinge &c.

Oct. 17. Vpon the Request of William Goldinge, James Grover
& John Bowne in behalfe of themselves & their associates, I do
hereby authorize them to treate and conclude with the severall
Sachims of the Nevisans or any others coneern'd, about the pur-
chase of a parcell of Lands lyeing & being on the maine extend-
ing from Changororissa neare the mouth of the Raritans River,
vnto Poutopecke for the doeing whereof this shall bee their
warr,' Given vnder my hand at ITort James in New Yorke on
Manhatans Island this 17^^ day of Octob.'' 1664.

R. NiCOLLS.

Warrant to Jan Jansen Venyn [p. 49]

A Warrant concerning Timothy Gabry
of New Yorke, & Jan Jansen Verryn.

Oct. 18. Vi>on Complaint made by Timothy Gabry of New
Yorke alleadging severall things against Jan Jansen Verryn

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late of Gravesend on lonji: Inland, Those are to require & comand
you Jan Jansen Verryn to make yo/ i>ersonall appearance be-
fore mee on Thursday next about ten a cloeke in the forc-noone
in this ffort, where the naid Tiniothv Oabrv is likewise to bee
at the same time, That I may the better vnderstand y.® noiatters
in difference betweene vou, hereof vou are not to favle as von

ft V %f 9^

will answer the contrary at yo/ perill; Given vnder m\ hand at
ffort James in New Yorke &c. Oct. 18.^^ 1G(U.

R. NiCOLLS.

To Jan Jansen Verryn at
Gravesend or elsewhere.

f p ^•l Oath of allegiance

A Declaration concerning the Oath to b(H» taken to his Ma^^:

Oct. 18.^ Whereas there is a false & Injurious aspei-sion cast
vpon the oJith of obedience to his Ma.^^, his Uoyall Hijjhnesse the
Duke of Yorke, & the Governo." or offic." a])])ointed by his Ma.^y®»
Authority, and that some ix^rsons have maliciously soujjjht to
distmct the mindes of the Inhabitants of N(»w Yorke by suj^gest-
ing that the Articles of i)eace so late, and so solemnly made,
8ign(Hl & sealed, were intended by that oath to bee made null,
& of none elT(H.'t. To the (*nd that such wicked practises may
not take the effect, for which they are designed, and that all
now vnder his Ma.^y®** olxHlience as Denizens of this Towne, may
bee vndeceived, and not give any longer Creditt to the Disturb-
ers of the peace of this Governc^ment. I do thinke fitt to declare,
that the Articles of Surrender are not in the least broken or
intended to b(H^ broken by any words, or expressions in the
sjiid Oath; And if any j)erson or ])ersons hen^after shall i)resume
to give any other (Construction of the said Oath, then is herein
d(»clared, I shall account him or them disturbers of the peace
of his Ma.^y^'-'* Subj(Mts, jiiul i)ro(MM»(l jiccordingly ; I do fui'ther
ap])oint« and ord(M', That this Dtn-laration b(»e forthwith r(»ad to
all the Inhabitants i\: n^gislred. As also that every Denizen

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 119

vnder my Government do take the said oath, who intend to re-
mained here vnder his Ma.^^^ Obedience; Given vnder my hand
this 18.^^ day of October in the yeare of our Lord God. 1664.

B. NiooLi/S.
To the Burgomast." & other the

Magistrates of New-Yorke.

Confirmation of authority in Rensselaerwyck [p. mj

The Confirmation of M.^ Jeremias Benzluers
Authority & pnviledges in Renzluerswick.

Oct. 18.^^ l\y Vertue of my Comission from his Royall High-
ness(» James Duke of Yorke & Albany, I doe by these presents
order and appoint That M5 Jeremias Renzlueur shall & may
lawfully Enjoy & execute all such pnviledges & Authority within
the limitt« of Renzlueurs-wicke,as hee did enjoy & Execute before
the Surrender of New Yorke into his Ma.*^y*® obedience; And I
do further declare, That all persons in the said Colony of Renz-
lueurs-wicke, shall have & enjoy the benefitt of the Articles made
and agre(?d vpon at the Surrender of New Yorke as fully and
effectually as if the said Colony had beene expresly menconed
therein; Trovided allwayes, that within the space of one yeare,
after the date hereof, the said Jeremias Renzlueur do procure a
distinct Pattent for the Colony from his Royall Highnesse, and
in the meane time, that all the Inhabitants shall take the Oath
to his Ma.^y and the present Governement; Given vnder my
hand & Scale at ffort James in New Yorke on the Isle of Man-
hatans this 18.^^ day of Octob/ 1664.

R. NiCOLLS.

Order concerning Timothy Gabry and Jan Jansen Verryn

[p. 61]

An Order concerning the matters in difference betweene
Timothy Gabry and Jan Jansen Verryn.

Oct. 20}^ 1664.

Oct. 20.^^ Vpon hearinge the matter in differenc? betweene
Timothy Gabry & Jan Jansen Verryn, which formerlj hath beene

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determined by an Award given vnder the hands of Jacob Backer.

Cornelius Steenwick, Mathew de Vos, & Jacques Cousseau Arbi-

trdto.*™ indifferently chosen on each side, to end the same, and

also consented vnto by the said Timothy Gabry & Jan Jansen

Verryn as appeares likewise vnder their hands, all bearing date

the 31.*^ July 1662; It is this day ordered, That the said Awprd

shall stand good & is to bee performed on both parts, In meane

time all things betweene them are to bee and remaine as now

they are;

Givf^n vnder my hand at ffort James &c.

li: NicoLLS.

rp«l Warrant for John Conkling

A warrant for John Conkling to
appeare &c. the 20.**** No.^. next.

Oct. 20.*^ Whereas Henry lenington of Hog Necke neare Oys-
ter bay on Long Island, being served with a w^arrant from mee,
to shew just Cause for his keejung i)osse8sion of a certaiue piece
of land, which the Towne of Oyster Bay laves claime to, by pur-
chase from Govert loocquermans. And the sjiid Henry lenning-
ton & Govert loocquermans being this day before mee wliere
the said Govert loocquermans on his part produced severall writ-
ings to prove his title, but the said Henry lenniugton had noth-
ing to shew, save only a lease from John C/onklinge to him the
said Henry lenniugton & John Plott, w.^*^ a warranty to save
them harmelesse, but no recitall by what power h(*e the said
John Conkling layd Clayme to the land afores.*, These are there-
fore to require said «Tohn Conklinge to make his personall ap-
pearance before mee in this ffort on the 20.^^ daj' of November
next, then & thei'e to shew liis Clayme & title to the said land in
difference* between them that I may proceede to give my Judge-
ment therevpcm according to Ecjuity & good Conscience, Hereof
hee is not to fayle. (Jiven vnder my hand at ffort James in
New Yorke on the Island of Manhatans this 21. Oct. 1661.

RlCH^ NlCOLLS.

OBNBRAL BNTRIBS, 1664-65 121

Certificate granted to Govert Lookermans ^^' "^

A Certificate of Denizacon was graunted unto M*" Govert Look-
ermans, and Dated the 19**^ Decembr, 1664.

Sir Robert Carr's recall ^p "^

The Com''* Warrant for S*" Robert Carp's returne.

Whereas the good Settleni* of his Ma.**^ affaires in y« severall

Colonyes of New England, was the principal! end of Employing

us his Ma.**®« Commission."* unto these parts, and that by your

absence we cannot pursue his Ma."®* Instruccons, to the mani-

fest hinderance of his Ma.*^^ Service, And Whereas his Ma.^^ in

the ninth Article of the private Instructions, hath Eenjoyned

us to acquiesse in the Judgment of the Major part of us, Wee

do therefore Unanimously Agree to desire and require yo" in

his Ma."^ name, that after the receipt hereof, 3-0" do repaire

unto new Yorke with what convenient speede yo" can, in Order

to y« Advancem^ of his Ma."®* Service, Given under Our hands

this 24^^ day of October. 1664 at James ffort in New Yorke on

the Island of Manhatans.

Richard Nicolls

To S.'' Robert Carr k^ George Cartwright.

Sam: Mavericks.

Com'r Nicoll's commission to go to Delaware

The Com" Warrant to Coll Nicolls to go to Delaware.

Wee his Ma.**^ Commission™ under written, for the |»resent
feettlem^ of his Ma."®« affaires in Delaware Bay, and Delaware
River, have thought fitt to Order and appoint, and by these p^sent
do Order and appoint Colonel 1 Richard Nicolls, to repaire to
Delaware Bay, and there to take speciall care for the good Gov-
emm' of the sd place, and to depute such Officer or Officers
therein as hee shall thinke fitt, for the management of his Ma.*^®« ,
affaires, both civill and military, untill his Ma.^®* pleasure be

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further knowne Given under Our hands and Seales this 24*^ of
October 1664 at New Yorke on Manhatans Island.

George Cartwright,

Sam. Mavericke.
To Colonel Richard Nicolls.

^^ ^^ Order concerning: negroes of West India company

An Order to M*" Cornelius van Ruyven, concerning
the Negroes, &c, of the West India Company.

Whereas there was a certaine Number -of Negroes both men
and women brought from Curazo hither, the greatest part of
which were sold to divers persons before the Surrender of this
place, into my hands under his Ma.^*®* obedience, upon severall
Termes and Condicons as by their Bookes doth appeare, And I
being not as yet SAitisfied, that the said Negroes are included in
the Articles of Surrender, I do hereby Order and require that all
payments in Goods or Beaver, that is, or shall be due, according
to the severall Sales, made of y® 30^*^ of August and 1*^ of Sep-
tember, and those also of y® 12***^ of September following, be
without fraud or Rebate really paid in unto M^ Ccn^nelins van
Ruyven, who is to keepe what hee shall so receive, in his handn
for my vse, untill the Accompts shall be better adjousted, and in
the meane time, that no discount (as to the said Negroes) be Al-
lowed of upon any jy^tence of the West India Conipanyes Debts,
or any other, till I shall give further Order therein. Given under
my hand this 26*^ day of October 1604 at James ffort on Man-
hatans Island.

Richard Nicolls.

To M.^ Cornelius van Ruyven.

[p- Ml Shipping customs and duties

An Order concerning y^ Recognicon.

Whereas the Articles of Surrender of this Towne of m^w Yorke
do not expressly sett downe the true meaning and intent of the

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Becognicon, nor to whom it shall be paid, yet for the good of
this place, I have been, and am still content it shall be rec^ by
M*" Cornelius van Ruyven; But in regard there is in this Harbour,
a Ship called the Unity of Amsterdam, and doth take in To-
baccoes towards her Loading, w®^ are brought from his Ma."®"
Plantacons; It being not menconed in y« Articles that there
is leave so to do, nor is it permitted by the Lawes of England,
yet for the p^sent to Encourage the Inhabitants of this place, I
am willing that they do so loade theire Tobaccoes, they paying
here the Customes and Dutyes sett downe in the Booke of Bates,
as they are usually paid in England, And by reason that I may
not have returnes from Engld so soone as I expected, and shall
want accomodacon for my Souldiers, and to p^vent the disorders
and inconvenienc(?s that may hapi)en to this Towne thereby, 1
have thought fitt to Order that 5 p Cent be reed upon all Beavers
that are already Shii)'t in this Harbour, or shall be Ship't, over
and above the 10 & ^ p Cent formerly paid to the west India
Company, w°^ payment is to bee in Content Beaver, or the value,
^oh yQU j^,.^ ^Q looke narrowly after, and for so doing, this shall
be yo^ Warrant (Jiven under my hand at iTort James in new
Yorke on Manhatans Island this 26^^ day of Octobr 1664.
To M.^ Thomas Delavall. Richard Nicolls.

Ship's flags fp a6]

These are to Certifie that I have Rec.** frrm his Ma'*®" Shipp the
Guyn}', one fflagg for his Ma.*^^® use in this ffort, and there hath
likewise b(M»ne d(»liveivd from the said Shii)p, one ffljigg moi*e,
and a Sea ('ompasse, unto S^ Robert Carr, at Delaware Bay, as
api>eai'(^8 under the hand of the said S^ Robert Carr, and I desii*e
that th(\y may passe in his Ma'*®* Stores, in the Boat Swaines
Accompt, ]>ated at Ifort James in new Yorke on the Island of
Manhatants this 26'^ day of October 1664.

Richard Nicolls.

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[p. M] Whereas upon Our Arrivall into new England Capt** Hugh

Hide, Commander of his Ma.^®* Shipp the Guyny, did put a Jack
fflagg at his Maine Top-Mast head, and hath since wome it in
these parts, Wee his Ma."®® Commission" for his affaires in
America do hereby Certifie, that what hath been so done by
Capt^ Hide, was by the advice and Allowance of us, his Ma."®"
Commission**, Wee supposing it might bee for the reputacon
and advancem* of his Ma."®* Service in these parts. In testimony
whereof, wee have hereunto sett Our hands at ffort James in new
Yorke on Manhatans Island this 26*^ of October 1664.

Richard Nigolls.

George Cartwright.

Sam."* Mavericke.

^^ "^ Receipt for supply of. ammunition

rhese are to Certifie That Capt Thomas Morloy being Em-
ployed by me in his Ma."®® Service at Delaware Bay, w*^ his
Shipp called the William and Nicholas, hee did receive of Cap*
Hugh Hide, Commander of his Ma."^ Shipp the Guyny, two Bar-
rens of Powder and Twenty Iron Shott, which was spent at the
reducing of the ffort at Delaware aforesaid, under his Ma."®^
obedience, I desire therefore that it may passe in his Ma."®*
Stores, in the Gunners Accompt of his Ma."®® said Shipp, the
Guyny, Given under my hand at ffort James in new Yorke on
Manhatans Island this 26*^ day of October 1664.

Richard Nigolls.

tp. 66] Capt. Hyde's order for sailing

Cap^ Hides Order for Sailing.

You are hereby required (as soone as yo" have rec.^ yo*" pro-
visions on Board) to Sett Saile with his Ma."^^ Shipp under yo*"
Command, and Saile directly for Portsm.® giving his Koyall
Highnesse notice of yo^ Arrivall, and for so doing this shall be

OENBRAL BNTRIES, 1664-65 125

yo^ Warrant, Given under Our hands at James ffort in new

Yorke on Manhatans Island this 26^ day of October 1664.

Richard Nicolls

George Cartwright

Sam."- Maverigke.
To Capt.** Hugh Hide, Commander

of his Ma."®" Shipp the Guyny

Appointment of notary public tp- ^7].

M*" Carveth's Commission.

Whereas there is no Publique Notary in this place that un-
derstands the English Tongue, 1 have thought fitt, and by these
presents doe Allow and confirme Thomas Carveth to be a Pub-
lique Notary in this Towne of new Yorke, And hee is to have
y* like priviledges that the Publique Notaryes of this Towne
formerly had, or now have, Given under my hand and Seale at
ffort James in New Yorke on y* Island of Manhatans this 2i\^^
day of October 1664.

RiGH. NiGOLLS.

Note about delay of Capt. Hyde's ship [p. sn

November 9^^ 1664

This day Capt^ Hugh Hide, Commander of his Ma.^*®« Shipp
the Guyny came to the ffort and gave notice that his Shipp was
ready Victuled and fitted to Saile, and that hee stayed only for
a winde.

Instructions for taking Delaware bay [p. ss]

Instructions to S^ Robert Carr for the
Reducing of Delaware Bay, and Settling
the People there, vnder his Ma.*^®* obedience.

When yo" are come neare unto y® ffort w*^^ is possessed by the
Dutch yo", shall send yo'" Boate on Shoare, to Summon the Gov-

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ern(f and Inhabitants to yeild obedience to his Ma.^ as the
Kightfull Soveraigne of that Tract of Land, and lett him and them
know, that his Ma.*^® is graciously pleased, that all the Planters
shall Enjoy their ffamies, llousen, Lands, Goods & Chattells,
w^^ the same priviledges, and ujwn the same Termes, which they
do now possesse them, Onely that they Change their Masters,
whether they be the west India Company or the Citty of Amster-
dam, To the Swedes, yo" shall remonstrate their happy retume,
under a Monarchial Governem^ and his Ma.*^®* good inclinacon
to that Nation, and to all men who shall Comply w*^ his Ma."**
Rights and Title in Delaware, w^out force of Armes.

That all the Cannon, Armes and Ammunicon w*^ belongs to
the Governm* shall remaine to his Ma.^**

That the Acts of Parliam^ shall be the Rules of future Trading.

That all People may Enjoy Liberty of Conscience.

That for Six Monethes next ensuing, the same Magistrates
shall Continue in theire Offices, on(^ly that they, and all others
in Authority, must take the Oath of Allegiance to his Ma."® and
all Publique Acts be made in his Ma"®* name.

If yo" tinde yo" Cannot reduce the place by force, nor upon
these Condicons, yo" may add such as yo" finde necessary vpon
the place, but if those, nor force will prevaile, Then yo" are to
dispatch a Messenger to the (Toverno'^ of Maryland w^*^ this Lre
to him and request his Assistance and of all other English who
live neare the Dutch Plantacons.

Your first care (after the reducing of the pla(*e), is to Protect
the Inhabitants from Injuryes, as well as violence of the Souldi'^,
^ch ^^iu \y^^ Ea*sily efl'ected if yo" Settle a ("ourse for weekly or
dayly Provisions, by AgrtH^u^ w^'^ the Inhabitants w^^ »hall be
Satisfied to them, either out of the prolfitts Customes or Rents
belonging to their i>^s(»nt Mast"*, or in Case of necessity from
home.

The Lawes for the p^sent cannot be altered, as to y® Adminis-
tracon of right and Justice betweene Partyes.

To my LoiHi Baltimore^ Soun, yo" shall declare and to all the
English concerned in Maryland, that his Ma.**® hath at his great

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expence, sent his Shipps and Souldi^, to reduce all fforraigners
in those parts, to his Ma.^*^ obedience, and to that purpose
onely, yo'" are Employed, but the reduction of the place, being
at his Ma.**«« expence, yo^ have Commands to keepe possession
thereof for his Ma.**®® owne behoofe and Right, and that yo^
are ready to Joyne with the Gevorno'" of Maryld upon his Ma.***"
Interest in all occasions, and that if my Lord Baltimore, doth
p'^end Right there unto by his Pattent, (which is a doubtfull
Case) yo" are to say that yo" onely keepe possession till his
Ma.**« is inform'd and Satisfied otherwise. In other things, I must
leave yo" to yo*" discrecon, and the best advice yo" can get upon
the place.

Agreement between royal deputy and people of Delaware [p oo]

Articles of Agreem* between the Hono.^^ S^ Robert
Carr Knight, on the behalf e of his Ma.^® of Great
' Brittaine, and the Burgomaat™ on y® behalfe of them-

selves, and all the Dutch and Sweedes Inhabiting in
Delaware Bay, & Delaware River.

1. That all the Burgers and Planters will Subraitt themselves
to his Ma."®» Authority w^^out making any resistance.

2. That whoever of what Nation soever doth Submitt to his
Ma.*^®" Authority, shall be Protected in their Estates reall and
personall whosoever, by his Ma.^'^ Lawes and Justice.

3. That the p^sent Magistrates shall be continued in their Of-
fices, and Jurisdiccons to exorcise their Civill Power as formerly.

4. That if any Dutchman, or other pson shall desire to depart
from this River, that it shall be Lawfull for him so to doe, with
his Goods w^in Six Monethes after the date of these Articles.

5. That the Magistrates and all the Inhabitants, (who are in-
cluded in these Articles,) shall take the Oathes of Allegiance to
his Ma**®, and of fidelity to the p^sent Governm*.

6. That all the People shall Enjoy the Liberty of theire Con-
sience, in Church Discipline as formerly.

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7. That whoever shall take the Oathes, is from that time a ffree
Denizen, and shall Enjoy all the priviledges of Trading into
any of his Ma.^^ Dominions, as freely as any English man, and
may require a Certificate for so doing.

8. That the Scout, the Burgomast.^ Sherriffe, and other inferior
Magistrates, shall use and Exercise their Customary Power in
administracon of Justice, within theire precincts, for Six
Monethes or untill his Ma.^®* pleasure is further knowne.

The Oath. I do Sweare by the Almighty God, that I will beare
ffaith and Allegiance to his Ma."® of Great Brittaine, and that 1
will obey all such Commands, as I shall receive from y« Govemo*"
Deputy Governor or other Officers, appointed by his Ma."* Au-
thority, so long as I live w^^^in these, or any other his Ma."« Ter-
ritoryes.

Given und*" Our hands & Given under my hand and

Beales in the behalfe of Our Seale this 1**^ day of Octo-
selves, and y® rest of y® In- ber, in the yeare of Our
habitants y® V^ day of Oc- Lord God. 1664.
tobr in the Yeare of Our
Lord God 1664. Robsrt Garr.

ffoB Out Gout

Hbnry Johnson

Gbrrbtt Saundbrs Vantiell

Hans Block

Lucas Pbtbrson.

Hsxnry Casturier.

[p. ti] Resolution of commissioners of United Colonies

At a meeting of the Com" of the united Colonyes of new
England held at Hartford, September l.»^ 1664.

The Commissioned being sensible of what Great Coneernm* it
is to the united Provinces, That the Hono**'^ Gentlemen, sent
over as his Ma.^**^ Commissions^ to visite the severall Juris-
diccons, be suitably Treated, as beconieth Our Subjection to his
Ma.**® Our dread Soveraigne, Do therefore Commend it to the

GBNBRAL BNTRIES, 1664-65 129

Generall Courts of the united Colonyes respectively, That upon

advice given them by the said Commission*^, to consult their

Proposalls according to their Instructions from his Ma.^*® That

notice thereof be timely given to their Confederates to the end

that if they see meete, they may send their Com^* invested with

full Power to advise and Act in any Case of Common Concernm*,

to the whole, that so (as much as in us lyeth) we may approve

ourselves ffaithfull and loyall to his Ma.^^% And may so Act as

may tend to the promocon of his Ma.**®* Just Interest, and the

best good and welfare of these Plantacons; Extracted out of the

Acts of the Commission*^, and Compared therew^^ this 21^ of

October 1664.

p me John Allen Secretary of his

Ma.^^ Colony of Conecticutt in new Englcmd

Soldiers' discharges [p. 02]

November 23**. 1664.

This day Serjeant Henry Barnardiston, John Smart, Henry
Norwood, Thomas Hewson, Thomas Broadgate, Nathaniell Ward,
Richard Spicer, and John Moncke, requested the Governour for
their discharge, and Liberty to Transport themselves for Eng-
land, w^*^ accordingly was granted.

November 28*^: 1664. [p.6«]

This day were Likewise discharged Charles Horsley, John
Marshall, and Nathaniell Wetherell.

December 3^: 1664. Lp.is]

This day James Smithson waa discharged.

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^^'^^ Sergeant Bardardistons discharge.

These are to Certifie all whom it may coneerne, That j® Bearer
hei*eof Henry Bamardiston, came over hither out of England w*'-
mee, in his Ma"®* Service as Eldest Serjeant of my owne Com-
pany; and vpon all Occasions hath behaved himself e as a Soul-
ider, and vpon his request, that hee may returne for Engld sup-
posing it may bee for his Advantage, and this being not at
p^'sent a place of Action, 1 do hereby give him my discharge,
and hee hath free leave & liberty to to Transport himself e into
England, or else where at his pleasui-e, Given under my hand
and Scale at ffort James in new Yorke this 23** November 1664.

R: N.

[p- o-J John Conkling vs Govert Lookermans

Whereas a Warrant was Issued forth under my hand bearing
date the 20^*^ of October last for John Conckling to make his
personall ai)pearance before me on a Certaine day, to Show his
Title and Claime to a Parcell of Lands on Long Island, in differ-
ence betweene th(^ said John Conckling and Govert Lookermans
of this Towne, and both i)tyes this day having produced seuall
Deedes and writings to prove their Titles to the Lands in ques-
tion, (That is to say) John Conckling on his pte brought a Copie
of a Letter of Attorney bearing date Aprill 20*^, 1037. made by
W\™ Earle of Sterling to James fforrett to be his Agent for the
Letting, Setting, or Selling of any pte of long Island for the
use of the said Earle &c. In pursuance whereof the said James
fforrett sold upon the 18^^ of June 1639 unto Mathew Sunderland
his heires and Assignes for ever, for the Kent of ten Shillings
p Ann, the two necks of Land w^*^ make Oyster Bay, the one
of the East, the othei* of the West side thereof, the said Mathew
Sunderland paying three ycsares Kent to James ffoiTett, as by
his Acquittances doth appeare, dyes, and his W^iddow layes
Claime to it as a Chattoll, (which T am informed is the Gustome
of the Country to est<K»me of Wildernesse Land as such) and
leaves it to seuall Children by another Husband, There were also

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two Deposicons, the one from William Cooling to prove y® Sale
of the said two Necks of Land by the Said James fforrett to
Mathew Sunderland, Entered in the Records at South-hold, Anno
1662 the 2** of Aprill, The other by Thomas Terry to prove the
Sachems avowing in 16:if), Th«at they sold Matinicock to James
fforrett, and C.apt. Howe Cum socijs. Govei't Lookemms on his
part, produced seuall Deedes to prove his purchase, but none be-
fore the Yejii*e 1650 and his Land brief e in 1651). w^^ being so
many yeares after the former Grants, I have thought fitt to
Order and appoint, and by these puts do Order and appoint,
That John Conckling, being now in possession in behalfe of the
Orphans, At jy^sent hee is so to Continue, yet in regard the
said Govert Lookermans, hath made appeare his reall purchase
of the p'lnisses, and hee having had possession and rec^ Rent for
the said Lands, for five Yeares, last past. The said Govert Looker-
mans, shall hav(» Liberty (when the Gen .*" Court shall be Settled
on the said Island,) to make hi« Claime and Title to appeare
befoi*e them, at their first Sitting, whereof both i)tyes shall have
two Monethes Advertizem^ and the difference is no further con-
cluded by this Order, but from the said C<)urt is to receive a
definitive Sentence w*N>ut further Appeale, Given under my hand
at ffort James in new Yorke on the Island of Manhatans this

22^ day of November, 1664.

Richard Nioolls.

Warrant for collection of taxes on Long Island [p. «5]

Although his Ma.**^ Commission™ have fully decided and deter-
mined that the whole Tract of Land called Long Island doth fall
under his Royall Highnesse the Dukes Pattent w^**out dependance
uiK)n any other, Yet in regard divers Townes upon long Island
for their defence and Governm*, formerlv have contrived them-
selves under, and Submitted to the Governm^ of Conecti-
cott, by w^ Authority seuall Rates, ffines, and Dutyes have been
imposed upon the said Townes, remaining hitherto not Collected,
These are therefore to Authorize and appoint M^ John Howell,and

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Cap^ John Younge, to CJollect and gather the seuall Rates, fiSnes,
and Dutyes, upon long Island w°^ have been imposed by that
Authority before the 30'*^ of November, whereof they are to be
Aecomptable to the Governor and Couneell of Conectieutt, and
for the Actings of M*" John Howell, and Cap^ John Young in pur-
suance hereof, this shall be a Sufficient Warrant (liven under
my hand this 30** of November, 1664, at fPort James in new

Yorke.

Richard Nicolls.

[p. 651

General letter to Long Island
M"* Howell and Cap^ Young.

You may informe all persons concerned upon long Island, That
his Ma.*** Commission'™ have fully Issued the difference of
Bounds, betweene the Duke of Yorkes Pattent, and the Colony
of Conecticutt.

That the said Commission™, w*^ M^ Winthrop the Govemo'",
and y* Deputyes from the Gen.^* Court of Conecticott (yo^'selves
being p^'sent) have determined that all long Island doth remaine
to the Dukes Pattent.

That in regard of this Winter Season, I do not thinke it con-
venient to put the Inhabitants to the trouble of sending any
Deputyes, to meete in relacon to ye affaires of the Island.

That so soone as the weather and opportunity is Seasonable, I
shall give the Inhabitants timely notice both of time and place.

That in the meane time all Magistrates, by what Authority
soever formerly appointed, shall remaine in their severall Offices,
under the Dukes Government, and Act in his Ma."®^ name.

That noe Rate, Tax, or Duty hath to this day fallen into my
Consideracon, but that they may assure themselves of equall (if
not greater freedomes & Imunityes) then any of his Ma.^®* Col-
onyes in new England, and that I shall be ready to promote the
Trade, and Encourage all Industrious and sober people in their
Plantacons.

That I do expect for the p^sent no other Service, but that they
will with the Same readynesse upon Summons and notice giyen.

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Joyne in the defence of this his Ma.^*®* Temtorj, as they did in

the reducing of it to his Ma.**®® obedience.

Richard Nicolls.
Oated 1^ December, 1664.

Capt. Hyde*s second order for sailing [p. er]

Cap* Hides Order

for sailing. November 22*. 1664.

Whereas by a former Order bearing date the 26*^ day of Oc-
tober, yo" were required to Sett Saile for Portsmouth with what
convenient speed yo" could, and there follow such Instructions,
as yo" had formerly n^c^ from his Koyall Highnc^sse, to give him
notice of yo^ Arrival!, but in regard his Ma.^'^^ Service, hath re-
quired yo^ Stay, beyond the time intendcKl in that Order of the
26^ of October, to attend the Issue of a Mutiny of the Souldi^,
here in Garrison, and that now that Mutiny is appeas'd, and wee
conceive that for the p^sent, his Ma.^*** affaires are in such a
posture, that the Service of his Ma.^®^ Shipp the* Guyny, may be
well spared; Wee do therefore Order and appoint, that (wind and
weather pmitting) You do Sett Saile w*^^ his Ma.^*®* Shipp the
Guyny, that yo^ touch vpon the westerne pai*ts of England, for
advice, and from thence to Portsmouth; And for so doing this
shall be yo^ Warrant, Given under Our hands at ffort James in
new Yorke, on the Island of Manhatans.

Richard Nicolls

To Cap^ Hugh Hyde, Comander George Cartwright

of his Ma.^*^ Shipp S. Mavericke.

the Guyny.

Pajrment of duties [p. es]

An Order for the Pavm^ of the Customes
and Dutyes to M^ Tho: Dehivall.

Whereas I have formerly appointed M^ Cornelius van Kuyven,
to receive a Recognicon of Shipps bound to Holland, whereof
mencon is made in the Articles of Surrender of this Towne into

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his Ma.**®" obedience, w^ Reeognieon i« there inenconed a«
to be continued for Six Monethes, without expressing to whose,
or to what use & behoof e the same shall be Collect(*d, or by
virtue of what Authority, yet in regard the Custoines and
Dutyes sett downe in the Booke of Rates, as they aiv usually
paid in England, are, or ought to be the Rules to all his Majesties
Subjects, for the encrease and Kncouragem^ of Trade, and that
to the Maintenance of this (lOvernmS to prevent all disoi'ders
and Inconveniences, w^^ necessity may inforce, upon serious and
matui*e deliberaoon, I have thought ne<H»iss{iry, to Order and
appoint, and by these puts doe Order and Appoint, That all
Shipps or Vc«sells, from this Port, bound to the Netherlands,
shall pay the Customes and Dutyes exprest in the Booke of Rates,
of all Sorts of Merchandize, according to Our English Lawes;
And hereafter, all i)eoi)le concerned ai'e to take notice, and to
make paym^ to M^ Thomas Delavall, at the Custome office, as
thy will Answer the Contrary under the penaltyee in that Case
provided, in the same Act of Parliam^, And I do hereby Authorize
the said M^ Thomas Delavall, to r(»ceive the siiid Customes and
Dutyes, untill the first day of March, next ensuing the date
hereof, or till further Order, Ciiven under my hand this 26^ day
of November in James flfoii: Anno Domini, 1G64.

Ricn^ NicoLLS.

IP o<)] Appointment of Connecticut deputies to meet commissioners

An Order for the Oen.^" Court of Conecticutt, for the
appointment of severall persons to accompany their
Governour to New Yorke, to Congratulate his Ma.^^
Commissioners.

At a Session of the Gen." Assembly,
held at Hartford, October. 13^^: 1664

]M^ Allyn S<»nior, or Junio*" M^ Gold, M^ Richards and Cap^
Winthrop, are desired to Acconii:)any the Governour to new
Yorke, to Congratuhiti* his Majesties Hoiio.^'^ Ccmimissioners,
and if an Opportunity offer it selfe, That thi^y can Issue the

OBNBRAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 135

Bounds betweene y® Dukes Pattent and Ours, (so as in their
Judgm^ may be to the Satisfaccon of the Court,) they are Im-
powered to attend the same Service.

Extracted out of the Records of y® Court
this 24^ of Octobr, 1664 by mee.

John Allyn Secretary of his
Ma.^^ Colony of Conedicutt

Boundaries of Connecticut defined ^^ ^^

The Bounds of Conecticutt, Issued by his Ma/-***
Com." and the Com.™ appointed by the said Colony.

By virtue of his Ma/^«» Commission, Wee have heard the differ-
ence about the Bounds of the Pattents granted to his Royall
Highnesse, the Duke of Yorke, and his Ma.'"®* Colony of Conec-
ticutt, and having deliboratly Considei^ed all the Reasons al-
leadged by M"^ Allvn Senior, M'' (lo^ld, M*" Richards and Capt
Winthrop, appointed by y® Assembly, held at Hartford the 13*^
of October 1664, to accompany John Winthrop, Esq.'' (the Gov-
erno*" of his Ma."®" Colony of Conecticutt) to New Yorke, and
to Agree vpon the Bounds of the said Colony, why the said Long
Island should be under the Goverum^ of Conecticutt, (w*^^ are too
long here to bee recited. Wee do declare and Order that the
Southerne Bounds of his Ma."^ Colony of Conecticutt, is the
Sea, and that Long Island is to be under the Governm^ of his
Royall Highnesse the Duke of Yorke, as is expressed by plaine
words in the said Pattents respectively;

And also by vertue of his Ma.^*^ Commission, and by the Con-
sent of both the Governor, and the Gentlemen above named. Wee
also Order and declare, that the Creeke or River called Mom-
oronock, w^*^ is reputed to be about thirteene Miles, to the East
of West-Cht^ter, and a Line drawne from the East point or
side, where the ffresh water falls into the Salt, at high water
Marke, North North West to the Line of the Massachusetts,
be the westerne bounds, of the said Colony of Conecticutt, And

136 XEiW YORK STATE LIBRARY

all Plantacons lying westwards of that Creeke & Line so drawne,
to be under his Royall llighnesse Government, And all Plan-
taeons lying Eastward of that Creeke and Line, to be under
the Oovernm^ of Coneetieott; (iiven under Our hands at James
ffoii: in new Yorke, on tlu» Island of Manhatans this 1^^ day of
December 1GG4.

Richard Nicolls
George Cartwright,
S. Maveru'ke.

Wee the (loverno^ and Coin/^ of the G(»n*" Assembly of Con-

ectieutt, do give Our Consent to y^ Limitts and Bounds aboue

menconed, as Wittness Our hands.

John Winthrop.

Allyn Sbnio^.

Richards.

Gold.

John Winthrop jun^.

fp- '^^1 Permission to procure Lutheran minister

The Governo" Liberty granted to some
Lutherans here, for their Sending
for a Minister of their Religion.

Whei'eas severall Pereons under my Governm* who professe
the Lutheran Religion, have taken the Oath of Obedience to his
Ma.^®, his Royall Highnesse, and such Governo'', or other OflScers
as shall by their Authority be Sett over them, and they having
requested mee for Libert}' to send for one Minister or more of
their Religion, and that they uuiy freely and publiquely exercise
Divine worship, according to their Consciences, I do hereby give
my Con8<4it there unto, provided they shall not abuse this Lib-
erty to disturbance of others, and Submitting to, and obeying
such Lawes and Ordinance's, as shall be imposed upon them, by
the Authority afcrc^said, (Jiven under my hand at tTort James in
New Yorke on the Ishmd of Manhatans this 0^^* day of December,

1GG4

Richard Nicolls.

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 1-^7

Warrant for return of Ann Wood to her husband ^n n\

A Warrant to the Magistrates of fflushing
for y® restoring of the Wife of John Wood.

Whereas I am informed that Ann the wife of John Wood of
Hoad Isliind, is and hath beene for y® space of about two yeares
past, harboured by Thomas Styles of the Towne of fflushing, who,
in her absence from her Husband, hath had two Children, These
are to require yo" to make inquiry into the businesse, and to
prevent further Scandall, that yo" cause the said Ann to bee
restored to her Husband, with what goods are in the Custody
of Thomas Styles, belonging to the said John Wood, or his wife,
and for yo^ so doing this shall be yo^ Warrant, Given under my
hand at ffort James in new Yorke, this Q^^ day of December 1664.

Richard Nicolls.
To the Magistrates of

fflushing upon Long

Island.

Permit to Cornelius Steenwick to trade with Holland Cp- 7^3

The Governo'^ promise to M^ Steenwicke,

Whereas the Supply of Trade to this Port is the onely meanes
of Supporting the OovernmS and the welfare of the Inhabitants,
At the request of Cornelius St(^enwick Burgomaster of New
Yorke, and a lYree Denizen thereof, for Liberty to Trade from
Holland w^^ Goods and Merchandize to this Port, in a Dutch
Vessell, I do promise and assure the said Burgomast^, Cornelius
Steenwick, that provided any such Shipp from Holland, upon
his, or his Partners Accompt, shall arrive at this Port so Laden,
within the space of one yeare ensuing the date hei-eof. The said
Shipp, Goods, and Merchandize, shall not in any sort be mo-
lested by me, or any under my Command, but on the contrary,
shall Enjoy their Liberty of unloading and Loading here y^ Goods
and Merchandize of this place, and to export them to what Port

138 NEfW YORK 8TATB LIBRARY

they please, paying onely such Customes and Dutyes, as are
payable by Englishmen here, Given under my hand at ffort James
in new Yorke, on the Island of Manhatans, this 13^ day of De-
cember, 1664.

Richard Nioolls.

[p. 78] Order concerning difference between magistrates of Gravesend

and Thomas Applegate

An Order to the Magistrates of Graueeend. for y®
State of y® difference, between them & Tho: Apple-
gate.

Whereas a Peticon hath beene p^sented to mee, from Thomas
Applegate, Complaining of some lujuryes and damages, hee hath
Sustained from the Magistrates of your Towne; 1 have thought
fitt to send unto yo", the l*eti(!on itselfe, with a Paper attested
by two psoas, to prove what's allodged therein, I shall not (at
p^sent) expect your attendance here concerning it, but that yo"
send mee in writing, the State of the Case, and returne the
Papers with all conv(»nient speed. Dated at ffort James in New
Yorke this 12^^ dav of December 1664.

KiCHAUD NiCOLLS

To the Magistrates & Constables at Gravesend.

[p. T4] Warrant to magistrates of Newtown

A Warrant to y® Magistrate's of New Towne M"^
Laurence, and others.

Whereas I am informed of Sevorall Controversies, and diflfer-
rences betweene yo" the Magistrates, and Thomas Laurence and
others; These are to recjuire yo", to make Vonr appearance before
mee, (and to give notice to Thoma^s Laurenc(\ to do the like,) on
flfryday morning next (being the 16^^ day of this ^loneth,) by 10
of the Clock, and to bring w^*^ yo", what ncMessary testimony, yo"
have on Each part, that 1 may the better understand the matter

GENERAL ESNTRIES, 1664-65 139

in difference betweene yo", and put a period thereunto; Given

under my hand at ffort James in New Yorke this 12^*^ day of

December, 1664.

Richard Nioolls.
To the Magistrates of New Towne.

Order to restore a * beast ' to owner [p 74j

An order for y® restoracon of M^ Laurence his Beast.

Vpon liearing of the matters in Controversy, debated before

mee this day, betweene Thomas Laurence and others, concerning

a Young Beast, It is Ordered that the said Young Beast be

delivered into the possession of the said Tliomas Laurence, there

to remaine, or be at his disposal!, except any pson can make

appeare a ju«ter Clainie unto the said Beast, w^^in the space of

twenty-eight dayes. In the nicNine time, that the said Thomas

Laurence is to do and performe such things as are Contained

in the Award, heretofore given in by Daniell Wliite-head, and

James CHsty, touching tliis businesse, and hee is likewise to

pay unto y® Constable of yo^ Towne, t(*nn Shillings toward the

Charges hee hath Sustained u[)Ou occasion of this Controversy;

Given under my hand at ffort James in New Yorke on the Island

of Manhatans this IG^ day of December 1664.

Richard Nicolls.
To the Magistrates of New Towne.

Passengers in the ship Unity

The Dutch iKH)ples Nanu^ that had Passes to goe
in the Shipp Vnity for Holhuid.

Whereas the Hearer liereof llendrick Ilendrickse van Erlanger,
hath recpiestrd of mee Lib(»rty to Transi>ort himselfe, wife, and
Sonn, and his Sonn in Law Jonas Ranzo, and his wife, unto
Holland, Those are therefore (in his Ma.^^^ name) to require all
Persons to pcrinitt and Suffer the persons abouesaid, with their
Goods and necessary l^, to l^asse in the Shipp Vnity, whereof

140 NDW YORK STATE LIBRARY

John Bergen is M^, unto any Port or Harbour of Holland with-
out any manner of I^ett, hinderance or molestacon whatsoever,

Given under my hand at James ffort in New Yorke on the Island

of Manhatans this 7*^ day of Decembr, 1664.

Richard Nicolls.

The like Passes were granted to the Persons fol-
lowing, to go in the aforesaid Shipp.

Dec. 7 Jean Swan, his wife & 3 Isaack de Haen

Children, Jean Withart

Jean Cornelius vander Abra: Youngbloet

heyden, Govert Suflfells

Ann Hermans Johannes Rogers. 10 Dec.

Pieter Claes van Dit- Aren Yansen Mousman

maersen Jan Schivelberg

Dec 8^ Jean Meyndertse van Hendrick Huygen

Jevorne and his wife Walewyn Vanderv^n. 12 Dec.
Jaques River, his wife Cornelijs Brantzen van Neiu-

& 4 Children kirke.

Carel Smith & 8 Soldi™ Pieter Bruynsen van Bohemen

more, Gerrett van Rees

Pieter Tonneman Scout Jean Schryver, his wife, Sonn
Derrick Looten, Comist & Serv.*

sarv & his wife
Dec. 9^*^ Jaques Bandoven
Jaques Guyon

^^- ""^^ Order to report upon West India company's estate

An Order for an Arrest to be putt vpon y® Estate
belonging to y® West India Company.

Whereas the West India Company of Amsterdam hath In-
trusted yo^ with the Managem^ of an Estate in Lands, Houses,
Goods, Cattle, Negroes, Debts, and all other Revenue of what
sort soever unto them belonging, Those are therefore to give
yo" notice that for good reasons and Consideracons mee there-
unto moving, I have thought fitt to put an Arrest upon yo' fur-

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 141

ther proceedings therein, and do require, that yo" neither Act nor
conclude, in any Bargaine Sale, or di8j)Osicon of any part or Par-
cel of the Estate of the West India Company, untill further Order
from mee, but on the contrary, that yo" give mee a true and ex-
act Accompt, without any mistery or concealment of all and every
part or Parcell of any sort of I']state appertaining to the West
India Company as yo" will Answer the neglect of this Warrant
upon yo"* utmost Perill, Given under my hand at ffort James in
New Yorke this 24 day of December 1664.

Richard Nicolls.
To M^ Pieter Stuyvesant,
and M"" Cornelius van Ruyven.

Appointments to office in Flushing [p. 77]

An Order for y® appointm^ of M*" Hallett and M^
Noble to be y® Magisti'ates of fflushing, & Nich:
Passall to be Constable.

Whereas I have approved of William Hallett and William
Noble to be the p^sent Magistrates, and Nicholas Passall to bee
Constable of the Towne of fflushing upon long Island, These are
in his Ma**®* name to require all Persons, Inhabitants of the said
Towne, and Precincts, that they do take notice thereof, and that
they obey the said William Hallett and William Noble as the
Magistrates, and Nicholas Passall as Constable of the said Towne
of fflushing, & Precincts, and (if occasion bee) that they bee ready
to give their utmost Aid and Assistance unto them in the Exe-
cucon of their respective Offices, hereof they are not to faile, as
they will Answer y® contrary at their perills. Given under my
hand at ffort James in new Yorke this 24*^ of December 1664.

Richard Nicolls.
To the Inhabitants of the Towne and p^cincts of fflushing.

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fp* "^^ Declaration concerning West India company's estate

The Governo^^ declaracon to the Inhabitans of the
respective Townes within this Government, con-
cerning y® Estate of y® west India Company, by
him Arrested.

Whereas with good reasons and Consideracons, I have put an
Arrest upon the whole Estate and Revenue of what kinde soever
belonging to y® west India Company of Amsterdam, whereof the
Heer van Stiiyvesant, and the lleer van Ruyvens with others
that have been formerly the Receivei's and Disposers, to the be-
hoof e of the said Company, and have also been continued till
this p^'sent time, To the end that no man may hereafter pretend
Ignorance of the Ari*est, I do hereby Publish & require, that all
Persons that stand indebted to y® West India Company of Am-
sterdam, for any Bargaines, Kales, Kent or Commodityes of any
sort whatever, or that have any part or parcel 1 of the Estate
belonging to the west India Company in their possession, or
have any trust in or for the eoncealm^ of the p^'mises, shall within
ten dayes after Piiblicacon hereof, bring in Writing unto niee
a true State of their Debt and possession, trust or Concealm^, un-
der the penalty, tliat whenever shall be found to eoneeale, or have
concealed any i»art of the West India Com[)any, their Estate
menconed or intended henMu to be Arrested, (which shall be in-
terp^ted for a fraud and Elusion to llic* intents of this Edict,)
shall forfeit tlu^ double value of what shall be found or discov-
ered to be so conceard by them, \]nt one halfe to y^ Maintenance
of the CiovernmS th(^ oth<'r ha I ft* iu the ju'opcr vs(» of the In-
former, as also what money or nionrys worth Accompt or Ac-
conipts, shall b<* directly or ludirrrtly paid or discounted by
any person whatever, unto the said West India ('ouipan}^, or
any of their late Ministei*s and Ollicers, any former Warrant
or Order to the Contrary notwithstanding, ri<'r(M)f, the Scout,
Burgomasters, or other ^lagisliates and <)tVic<'rs ai<* to make
Publicaeon to all v<' Inhabitants within their severall and re-
spective Townes, and limits thereof, (liven under my hand at

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 143

James ffort in New Yarke on Manhatans Island this 27*^ day of

• December 1664.

Rich'^ Nicolls.
To y® Scout, Burgomasf and OflScers of

New Yorke, to bee publisht to y® Inhabitants.

Letter on land claimed by Jamaica and Flushing, L.I. [p. so]

A Letter, from the Governo' to y* Inhabitants of Jamaica.

January 2^ 1664:
ffort James

I am Informed by the Magistrates and others the Inhabitants
of fflushing, that you the Inhabitants of Jamaica have within a
few dayes bought a Parcel! of Land, from y® Indians, and upon
that p^'tence do i)oesesse yo^'selves of such a part of their former
Bounds for twelve yeares past, as will utterly mine all the In-
habitants of flfiushing, I am very tender in giving Creditt to y®
reports on one part, till y® other is heard, and I am also
very unwilling to putt the Magistrates or Inhabitants to
the trouble of coming hither this Winter Reason, to An-
swer what those of fflushing have objected, but rather to
recommend to yo", the Silenceing of former Divisions be-
tweene Neighbo" and no begining any new Occasion of dif-
ference, for I take it for granted that fflushing hath been
long possess't thereof, and then I am sure the Indians will
Sell thrice over their Lands,® if any will them, to p'vent
which, I have made a former Order, that no man shall buy
Land of any Indian, without leave first obtained from mee.
To the end that the Sale and Purchase may be Recorded and
stand good ag*^ all p^'tences whatever, the Seller and Purchaser
are also oblieged to Scale their Deed before mee, without which
fforme, no Sale or Purchase shall stand good; I hope there will

a This general indictment of the honesty of ihe Indians of New York is not confirmed In the
history of their transactions with the white colonists. Instead, congpicuous examples of f^ d
faith and a hi{?h sense of honor in respect to treaties have bt^en furnished both by the Six
nations aad the Indians of Long Island.— &. R. H.

144 NBW YORK STATE LIBRARY

be no occasion to give yo" any further trouble herein, but that

friendly and like good Countrymen, this accidentall Complaint *

will bee Composed; which I heartily wish, and all prosperity to

yo^ Towne, and remaine

Your assured ffriend

Richard Nicolls.
To y« Magistrates

of Jamaica.

[p. 81] Summons to officials of Flushing and Jamaica

An Order of Summons for y® Magistrates of
fflushing and Jamaica.

Whereas I have been informed of the seuall differences between
yo^ the Inhabitants of fflushing, and Jamaica, concerning the
Bounds and limits of yo*" particular and respective Townes, which
I formerly thought to leave the decision of, till the meeting of
the Deputyes, through out long Island, yet in regard of the
many other affaires, that will be then to be proposed and dis-
cussed, of other and greater concernment, I have thought fitt
to Order and appoint, that yo" send and Instruct some Persons
on yo*" behalfe to come before mee on Thursday the 2^ of ffebru-
ar}^ next, that I may then heare what yo^ have on either part
to say, or propose, and so put an end to yo*" debates and Contests,
touching yo'^ sd Bounds and Limits, Given under my hand at
ffort James in new Yorke on the Island of Manhatans this 18*^**

day of January 1GG4.

Richard Nicolls.
To the Magistrates of

fflushing and Jamaica.

[p. 82] Summons to Jamaica officials

The Governo'^® Ord'" of Summons to y^ Magistrates
of Jamaica, touching M^ Messenger.

Vpon the Peticon and Comphiint of Andi-ew Messenger, who
hath made his appeale unto mee concerning a Judgm^ which hath

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 145

past against him in y(f Courts, (as hee supposeth very wrong-
fullv) I do hereby require and Command, that yo^ proeeede no
further in the Case, but that yo^ (with those that are concerned)
appeai-e before mee on Thursday the 2^ of fPebruary next, in the
fore noone, that I may the better understand the matters in dif-
ference between yo", and give yo" my opinion thereupon. Given
under my hand at James ffort in new Yorke, this 18*^^ day of Jan-
uary 1664.

Richard Nicolls.

To the Magistrates of Jamaica.

Oath of allegiance [p- ae]

The Oath of Allegiance.

I A. B. Do truly and Sincerely acknowledge, prof esse Testifie,
and declare in my Conscience, before God and the World; That
Our Soveraigne Lord King Charles, is Lawfull and Rightfull
King of this Realme, and of all other his Ma.*^®* Dominions and
Countryes, and that the Poi>e neither of himselfe, nor by any
Authority, by the Church or See of Rome, or by any other meanes
with any other, hath any Power or Authority to depose the King,
or to dispose any of his Ma.^*^ Kingdomes, or Dominions, or to
Authorize any ITorraigne Prince, to invade or annoy him, or his
Countryes, or to discharge any of his Subjects of their allegiaface
and obedience to his Ma.^*® or to give licence or leave to any of
them to beare Armes, raise Tumults, or to offer any violence or
hurt, to his Ma.^^®^ Koyall Person, State, or Governm^, or to any
of his Ma.^y®* Subjects within his Ma."®^ Dominions.

Also, I do Sweare from my heart. That notwithstanding any
declaracon, or Sentence of Excomunicacon, or deprivation, made
or granted, or to be made or granted by the Pope, or his Suc-
cessors, or by any Authority derived, or pretended to be derived
from him, or his See, against the said King, his heires or Suc-
cesso^% or any absolucon of the said Subjects from their obedi-
ence: I will beare faith and true allegiance to his Ma.^*® his

146 NEW YORK STATE LIBRART

heires and Successors, and him, and them will defend to the ut-
termost of my Power, against all conspiracy es & attempts what-
soever, w**^ shall be made against his, or their psons, their Crowne
and Dignity, by reason, or Colour of any such Sentence, or Dec-
laracon, or otherwise, and will do my best endeavo^*, to disclose,
and make knowne unto his Ma^^, his, heires and Successo", all
Treasons, or Traiterous conspiracyes, which I shall know, or
hear of, to be against him, or any of them.

And I do further Sweare, That I do from my heart, abhorr,
detest, and abjure, as impious and hereticall, this damnable
Doctrine and Posieon, That Princes w^^ be oxcomunicated, or
deprived by the Pope, may be deposed, or murthered by their
Subjects, or any other whatsoever.

And I do believe, and in Conscience am resolved, that neither
the Pope, nor any Person whatsoever, hath Power to absolve me
of this Oath, or an}^ part therc»of, which I acknowledge; by good
and full Authority, to be Lawfully ministered unto mee, and do
renounce all pardons, and dispensacons to the contrary,

And all these things, I do plainly and Sincerely acknowledge
and Sweare, according to these words by me Spoken, & accord-
ing to the plaiue and Common Sence & understanding of the
same words, w^^out any equivocation or mentall evacon, or Se-
cret reservacon whatsoever. And I do make this Recognicon &
acknowledgin.^ h(»artily, willingly, and truely, upon y« true faith
of a Christian; So helpe mee (Jod.

Cp **1 Oath taken by officials of New York

Muijday, February 0^^. 1604. [1664-65]

This day the Oath of AUr^iance to his Ma^-^, was taken by Cor-
nelius Steenwicke, and OlotT Stevenzen van Cortlant, Burgo-
mast™; Timothy (labry, Johannes van Brough, Johannes de
peister, and Jaques Cousseau, Schepens.

OBNERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 147

The Oath taken by the Burgomasters & [p- 80
Schei)ens of New Yorke.

Where.is you, Cornelius Steenwick, & Olotf Stevenzen van
Cortlant, are Cho8(»n (o the Oflice of i^urgomasteiT!*, and yo^ Tim-
othy Oabry, Johannes van Hrugh, Johannes depeister, Jacob
\ Kip, and Jaques Cousseau, are also Chosen to the OtTice of Schep-
en«, in tliis City of New Yorke, You do swear by the ever Liv-
ing God, That according to yo*" best Power and skill, in your
places, you will do right and Justice to all Persons and in all
Cases ,wherin vou shall Act bv vertue of vour Oflices, and de-
mean yourselves in yo^ places, according, to the good and whol-
some Lawes, which ai-e, or shall be Ordained by vertue of his
Ma.^®* Commission, to his Royall Highnes the Duke of Yorke,
within this Government and City of New Yorke, So help you

God.

Tuesdav, ffebruarv 7^. 1664

This day the Persons aboue written were Sworne as Burgo-
mast." and Schepens of New Yorke

Marriage licenses [p. 89]

IVP" Hubbards licence for Marriage.

Whereas I have received Informacon and satisfaccon from
James Ifubbart of Grauesend on the one part, and John Bayly
and Elizabeth his wife, on the behalfe of Elizabeth their Daugh-
ter, on the other [^ai-t, of a Mutuall consent and Agreement be-
tweene James Ilubbart, and Elizabeth Bayly, to Joyne in Mat-
rimony, These are to require you the Magistrates, to pronounce
the said James Ilubbart and Elizabeth Bayly, man and wife,
and so to JRc^cord them, according to your former Customes in
the like Case, and for doing thereof, this shall bee your Warrant,
Given under my Tland at James ffoil in New Yorke on Manhat-

ans Island this 29*^^ December. 1664.

Richard Nicolls.
To the Magistrates

of Oravesend.

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[p. 86] The like license was granted to John Cookrell of New Towne,

and Mary Page of New Yorke, directed to the Magistrates of
New Towne, and dated the 13^^ of ffebruary 1664. [1664-65]

Watchmen of Bergen

[p. 85] You are hereby required to receive into your Towne Corporal!

Powell, with the Souldi^® under his Command, and them to ac-
commodate with Lodging, not above two of them to b(^ in any
one House, And further. You are required to joyne Six of the
Inhabitants with three of the Souldi^* to bee upon constant
Guard, to secure the peace of the said Towne untill further
Order, whereof yo" are not to faile, Given under my hand at
ffort James.

To the Magistrates of Bergen.

[p. 801 Pass for tradings: vessel to Holland and return

Liberty granted to M'' Steenwick and Jaques
Cousseau, to send y® Shipp Hopewell to Holland.

Whereas the Supply of Trade to this Port, is the onely meanes
of Supporting this Government, and the welfare of the Inhab-
itants therein; At the request of Cornelius Steenwick, and Jaques
Cousseau Merchants and Inhabitants of this Towne of New
Yorke, and free Denizens thereof, That they may have Liberty
to send a Shipp from hence into Holland, and to returne hither
Loaden with Goods and Merchandize; I do hereby promise and
assure the said Cornelius Steenwick, and Jaques Cousseau,
That they shall have free Lycence and Liberty to Load the Shipp
or Vessell called the Hopewell in this Port, with any Goods or
Merchandize of this Country, and so to send her into Holland
where shee may unload, and there take in freight of what Goods
and Merchandize thev shall thinke titt, and so returne; And the
said Shi[)p, (loods and Merchandize so brought hither, shall not
in any sort be molested by mee, or any one under my Command,

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 149

but on y^ ContrarT sliall enjoy all freedonio and Proteccon, and
bee disposed of, at the pleasure of the owners, for the benetitt
and welfare of this pla<e and (lovernnient. Provided that this
Priviledjje continue^ no lonj^er than the space of twelve Mouethes
after the date hereof, and that th(\v do pay and perfornie in going
from henee & r<*turning againe, such Dutyes and Custonies as
are payable by the rin^t of his Ma.^^^*' good Subjects in sueh (^ases,
Given under my hand & Seale at James ffort in New Yorke on
Manhatans Island this :iOth January 1664. [1664-65].

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

Case of Henry Thompson [p. e?]

A Warrant for ITendriek Thoni[)sou to appeare
before the Governo.'"

Whereas Informaeon hath bei»n given in before mee by Riehard
Darling, That Ilendriek Thompson lately the Cow keeper of your
Tow^ne, hath used very Scandalous and oj)probrious speeches,
both ag®^ his Ma.^y^® Koyall Pei^son, and his Good Subjects; These
are to reciuire yo" in his Ma.^'^** Nam(», to caus<» the said Hendrick
Thompson, to make his personall app(nirance before mee in this
tfort, on Thursday being the 21)^ day of this instant Moneth, by
10 of the (-lock before noone, to Answer to what shall be Al-
leadged against him, and yo" are likewise to give notice to
William Hrinckling of \if Towne, and Jeremy Wood of Hemp-
steed, that th(\v a[)p(*are her<» at the same time, with Rich.^ Dar-
ling, to testitie their knowledge touching the p^misst^ hereof
vou are not to faile, (iiv(»n under mv hand at tfort James in
New Yorke on the Isle of Manhatans, this 22^ of December,
1664.

RlCII^ NiCOLLS.

To the Magistrates of Jamaica.

[p. 87]

Vpon hearing (this day) the matters in difference betw^een
Rich^ Darling of Jamaica, and Hendrick Thompson, and the evi-
dence on both parts. In regard y® Controversy on each pte, with

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the occasions thereof did arise before his Ma.**^, and His Boyall
Highnesses Com.*" came hither for the reducing of these parts,
to his Ma.^y®" obedience, and no eflfectuall prosecucon on eth<*r
part appearing, till this present Time; And his Ma.*y having been
graciously pleased to grant an Act of free Pardon and Indemnity
to all his Subjects, for the severall Crimes and Enormitye»j
therein expressed to have been done & Committed; I have
thought fitt to Order and Command, And I do hereby Order and .
Command, That the Magistrates do imediatly cause restitucon
to bee made unto Richard Darling of what Goods or Chattells
of his, they have Seized into their hands, upon occasion of a
pretended breach of the peace, or Action of Battery committed
by him, upon the pson of Hendrick Thompson, and that what
Tryall hath lately been in your Court upon this Account, with
the Issue there upon, bee void and taken off your Records, And
likewise, that the said Hendrick Thompson, shall no farther bee
prosecuted upon occasion of those Scandalous and approbrious
Speeches, proved to bee heretofore spoken by him, against his
Ma.^y and his good Subjects, and that they do each release to
other, all Accons and occasion of Accons with what Controver-
syes or differences have been betweene them, touching the p''m-
isses, to this present hearing before mee; Given under my hand
at ffort James in New Yorke this 29*-^ day of Decembr 1664.

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

[p. 88] Vpon Complaint made by Luke Watson, Constable of youre

Towne, that hee hath beene at Trouble & Charges about the dif-
ference® lately depending between Richard Darling and Hen-
drick Thompson, for which there was no provision made in the
within written Order, I do therefore hereby require you, that
you cause both Plaintiffe and Defendant, to make a reasonable
satisfaction to the Constable for his trouble and paines, on their
behalfe, for so doing this shall be your Warrant; Given under
my hand at ffort James in New Yorke this 10^^ day of January

1664. [1664-65]

Richard Nicolls.

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Case of William Lawrence [p. 89]

A Warrant to y^ Magistrates of fllushing, concerning
^r laurenco

Vpon the Peticon and Complaint of Willm Laurence who hath
made his Appeale unto mee concerning a judgment which hath
passed against him in your Court (as hee supposeth wrongfully)
I do herel)y require and Command, That you proceed no farther
in the Case, but that yo", (with those that are concern'd) appear
before mee on Thursday the 2^ of ffebruary next in the forenoone,
that I may the better understand the matters in difference be-
tweene you, and give you my opinion thereupon; Given under
my hand at ffoi-t James in New Yorke this 18*^ day of January
1664.

RlCH^ NlCOLLS.

To the Magistrates of of fflushing.

Boundaries of Flushing and Jamaica [p- ^1

An Ord(»r ccmcerning fHushing and Jamaica. *

Vpon hearing of the differences and disputes depending be-
tween the Townes of tliushing and Jamaica upon long Island
concerning the Limits and Rounds of their respective Townee;
M'" John laurenc<» appearing on the behalfe of the Towne of
(flushing, and produceing thc^ir Original! Grant or Patent, where-
in the Hounds of that Towne an* set forth; and M*" Denton® and
M*" Waters^ being d(^puted l)y the Magistrates and others of the
Towne of Jamaica, to assert the Bounds of that Towne, after
full debate* on each side upon the premisses, It was proposed and
consented to by the Persons entrusted by both the Townes, to
make their jmrticular rights ajipeare before mee, That the njat-
tera in difference concerning the said Bounds and Limits (if not
Issued amongst th(»ms(»lves) b(»fore shall bee referred to the Ex-
aminacon and decision of y^ Deputyes of each Towne, who are

a Rev. Ricbard Denton. b Anthony Waters.

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to attend at the next (Jenerall Meeting, which, when so ex-
amimnl and decided; It is Ordered, That they ivturne their
Agi'eement there upon unto niee, that it may bee Registred ac-
cordingly, and all farther Contest concerning the same for the
future, prevented; Given under my hand at ffort James in New

Yorke this day of 1664.

Richard Nicolls.

^P- ^^ Case of Andrew Messenger

Vpon the Peticon and Complaint of Andrew Messenger who
hath made his Appeale unto mee concerning a Judgment which
hath past against him in your (\)urt (as hee Supposeth, very
wrongfully) I doe her(*l)y r(M]uii*e and Command, that yo^ pro-
ceed noe farther in the Case, but that you (with those that are
concerned) Ai)[)eare Ix^fore mee on Thui'sday the Third of ffeb-
ruary next in the for(» noone, that 1 may the better understand
the matters in ditfen^nce betw(»en you, and give yo" my opinion
thereui)on; (liven under my hand at James ffort in New Yorke

this 18<^^ day of Januai^ 1664.

Rk'ii.^ Nioolls.
To the Magistrates of

^p. 91] An Order concerning M*" Messenger.

There having be(»ii an App(»al(^ made unto mee by Andrew
Messeng(»r of Jamaica, from a Judguunit obtaiiu^d in their Court
against him, by the Oversells of the P(M)n^ of that Parish, as of
a Debt du(» from cme ITrancis ffinch, whose Towne lott and Per-
sonall Estate, the said Andi*ew Mc^swenger had IMirchai-ned, Upon
a full heanng of the Case this day, M^ Cole being Attorney for
th«f A[)iK^llant, and producing a Hill of Sale before mee. of the
p^miss<»s, from ffrancis flfinch, to the siud Messenger, with other
Testimonyes to i)r()V(» the (^oiisid<n'acon. And Cap^ Scott Attorney
for the Oversells of the I*oore, producing severall T<»stimonyes
to render the said Bill of Sale invalid, and withall, alleadging

genf:ral bntriks, 1664-65 153

the said Bill of Sale ought to have beeiie Recorded according to
Cu8tome; It is Ordered, That it bee iuad(» Appeare unto mee,
that tlie Recording of all Sales of Tjotts, lIous<^8, or Land, hath
b(*ene a knowne and rec^ Custonie in the Towne of Jamaica, or
that it bee declared under th(* Secretarves hand of Conecticott
Colony, that there is a Law so to do, with them. The Towne of
Jamaica being at the time of this Sale, under the Proteccon of
the said Tolony, the siiid Andrew Messenger, having privately
made his Purchase, and not Recorded it, shall bee lyable to pay
the SuuH^ now in question between him, and the Overseers of the
P(X)re above said, Jis a Debt of ffrancis flinches. Rut if no such
( -ustome, or Law bee made apiM\are, Then the said Andrew^ Mes-
senger, shall (fuit^ly Enjoy his whole Purchase, and be paid
(.'osts for his unjust molestacon, Given under my hand at ffort
James in New Yorke this 3^ tYebruary, 1664. [1664-65.]

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

Thomas Case vs Mary Case [p. m]

Vpon Informacon Rt^eived from the C'ounctell of Conecticott
Oolony, of a Suit depending b<*twei*ne Thomas Case, and his pre-
tended wife, Mary (^ise, and that in the meane time, it is reason-
ably Sus|)ected, that Thomas Case may or will Embezele or dis-
pose of all or part of that Estat(», w*"^ remaines to her from the
will and Testani* of h(*r form(»r Husband; To prev(Mit further
Controvei^v<*s which mav arise, betw(*en(» the said Thomas and
Mary Case, or her Childi'en, Th(*se are to retjuire you vpon Sight
hei*eof, to cause the said Thonuis Case, to give Sufficient Security,
to bee responsable for all such (Joods, as Mary Ca4!*e, for her selfe
and Children, shall make appeare to bee in his Possession, or
that hee hath made away. And in cas(* that Thomas ( -ase shall
refuse to give in such Security, Then that you proceed therein,
according to yo"* former (Uistomes, upon the like Occasions, and
for so doing, this shall bet* your Warrant, Given under my hand
at fFort James in New Yorke 1664

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

To the Magistrates of New Towne.

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i p- ^1 Announcements of a meeting at Hempstead

The Goveruo™ Lre to y® Inhabitants
of Long Island, touching a Gen.*'^^
Meeting of Deputyes at Hempsteeci

Whereas the Inhabitants of long Island, have for a long time
groan'd under many grieuous inconveniences, and discouragem^
occasioned partly from their Subjection, partly from their op-
posicon to a forraigne Power, in which distracted condicon, few,
or no Lawes could bee putt in due Execucon, Bounds and Titles
to Lands disputed, Civill Libertyes interrupted, and from this
Generall confusion, private dissentions and animosityes, have
too much prevail'd against Neighbourly love, and Christian
Charity; To the pi'Venting of the future growth of the like Evills,
his Ma>y (as a Signall grace and honour to his Subjects upon
Long Island) hath at his owne Charge reduc't the forraigne
Power to his Obedience, and by Pattent hath invested his Boyall
Highnesse the Duke of Yorke, with full and absolute Power, in
and over all and everv the Particular Tracts of Land therein
mentioned, which said Powers by Commission from his Boyall
Highnesse the Duke of Yorke, I am deputed to put in Execution;
In discharge therefore of my Trust and Duty to Settle good and
knowne Lawes within this (Government for the future, and re-
ceive your best advice and Inforraacon in a Generall meeting,
I have thought fitt to Publish unto you. That upon the last day
of this p^sent ffebruary, at Henii)steed upon Long Island, shall
bee held a Generall meeting, w*^^ is to consist of Deputyes Chosen
by the major part of the fi*ee-men onely, which is to bee under-
stood, of all Pei^ons rated according to theire Estates, whether
English, or Dutch, within your severall Townes and p^cincts,
whereof you are to make Publicacon to the Inhabitants, foure
dayes before you proceed to an Election appointing a certaine
day to that purpose; You ai*e further to impart to the Inhabit-
ants from mee, that I do heai-tily i^ecommend to them the
choice of the most Sober, able, and discreet Persons, without
partiality or faction, the fruite & benefitt whereof, will returne
to themselves, in a full and perfect Settlement and Composure

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of all Controversyes, and the propagacon of true Religion
amongst us, They are also required to bring with them, a
Draught of each Towne Limitts, or such writings as are neces-
sary to evidence the Bounds and Limitts, as well as the right
by which they Challenge such Bounds and Limits, by Grant or
Purchase, or both, aa also to give notice of this meeting, to the
Sachems of the Indyans, whose p^'sence may in some Cases bee
necessary, lastly, I do require you to Assemble your Inhabit-
ants and read this Letter to them, and then and there to Nomi-
nate a day for the Election of two Deputyes from youre Towne,
who are to bring a Certificate of their due Election, (with full
Power to conclude any cause or matter relating to their severall
Townes,) to mee at Hemp«teed upon the last day of ITebrnary.
where (God willing) I shall expect them.

Your assured ffriend

•

Richard Nicolls.

The Govemo'" Lre to the Dutch Magistrates, [p- ^ 3

touching y® Gen.*'^^ Meeting at Hempsteed.

You are hereby strictly required, to Publish to the Inhabitants
within the Libertyes of yo*" Towne, That upon the last day of this
instant ffebruary, shall be held a Generall meeting of Deputyes
from the severall Townes upon Long Island, unto which you are
to send two Deputyes, duly Chosen by the freemen onely, within
your Libertyes, and to give notice of the time and place of such
Election, four dayes before you proceed to the Election, The
Deputyes so Chosen, are to bring with them, the Draught of
their Bounds and limitts, or such writings as will make their
rights to appeare, as also, a Certificate of their due Election, to
the Gen*'" meeting at Hempsteed, upon the last day of this in-
stant ffebry 1664, heroef you are not to faile

RlCH.^ NlOOLLS.

To the Magistrates

of New Utricht;

Bushwick.

Brokeland.

fflatbush.

fflatlands.

fp.Ml

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List of deputies to^Hempstead 1664

The Names of the Deputyes niett at the (len.*'* Me<4ing at
nenipsteed, w^^ liis Highnesst^ I)e[).^y (Joverno^ March 1.*^ 16(>4.

East-Hampton; Thomas Backer, John Htratton.
South-Ilami)ton; Thomas Topx)ing, John Howell.
Seatalcott; Daniell Lane, Roger Hai'ton.
Huntington; Jonas Wood, John C<»tcham.
Oyster Bay; John Underhill, Mathhis Harvey.
Hempst(HHi; John Hicks, Robert Jackson.
Jamaica; Daniel Denton, Tliomas Benedict.
Grauesend; Jam(*s Hubbard, John Bowne.
West-( 'hester; Edward Jessop, John Quinby.
New Towne; Richard Betts, John ( 'oe.
fflushing; Elias Douglity, Richard Cornhill.
South-hold; William Wells, John Younge.
Brook land; tTredri<k Lubbertzen, John Evertsen.
Bush-wick; John Stc^alnuin, (Jisbert Tunis,
fflatt iiush; John Striken, Hendrick Yoras8i*n.
fflatt lands; P^lbert Elbertsi*n, RololTc* Martens.
New^ Utricht; Jaques (■outilleau, Younger ffosse.

[p. 97] Appointment of a committee to examine differences between

towns

At the (Jenerall Meeting of the Deputyes
of Long island, held before the Ooverno''
March the 1.'^ 1G04, at Hempsteed.

Flushing P.^^ ) M^ John Laurence Attorney for fflushing.
Jamaica Def.^ ) M^ Anthony Waters Attorney for Jamaica.

It is this day Oideivd, That the Persons under written (some
of the Deputies of this meeting) do as a Comittee see the
Draughts of ea(*h Towne, Examine* farther into their differ dif-
ferences, and rejK>rt it to tln^ General 1 meeting.

Thomas Backer of East Hampton,

Thomas Topping of Southhampton,

Daniell Lane of Seatalcott,

GENERAL EiNTRIES, 1664-65 157

James Hubbard of Grauesend,
Edward Jassop of Westchester.

Fhishiiij^ pit ) M"" John Laurence for the Plantiffe .
H(»nip8tead i)ef.^ ) Capt^ Scott for the Defend.^
Ordered Tliat the matt." in diflferen(?fe between these two
Townes, bcM* likewise ExaminiHi into, with tlieir Draughts by
the same Committee, and they to make reiM)rt of it at the Gen-
eral! iiHM^ting.

) John Underbill of Oyster Bay,

Added to v® Com*^*^* v

' f Jonas Wood of Huntington.

Th(* Committee to Meete at 8 a Clock to Morrow morning and

make their Repoit to the General! nuH^ting at Eleaven.

Marriage licenses granted [p ^!

A Licence for Marryage, granted to M^ William Laurence.

\\'lH4H»as 1 have r(H*eived informacon and Satisfaction, that
tli(*re is an intent of Marr^iige betwc^ene William Laurence of
rtlushing, and Elizabeth the Daugliter of Kichard Smith, of Nish-
aquake upon long Island, Upon their request, I give them Li
cence so to do. And do liereby require you to proclame the said
William LaurcMice and Elizabeth Smith, man and wife, and so
Re<*ord thcMii, and to procecMl therein, according to Your former
(>ustomes on the like Occasions, Given under my hand at Hemp-
HtetMl tliis 4^^ day of March 1664. [1664-65]

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

Tlie like licence was granted to John Thorne and Mary the
Daughter of Nicholas Passil of fflushing, dated 9**** March 1664.

Shelter Island proclaimed a distinct island ^p- ^^

Shelter Island

Know all men by these presents. That I Richard Nicolls, Dep-
uty (loverno.^ under his Royal! Highnesse the Duke of Yorke, of
all his Terrytoryes in America, for divers good reasons and Con-

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Bideracous inee thei*e unto moving, have thought fitt, and by
these presents do ordaine, That the Island commonly knowne
and called by the name of Shelter Island, Scituate and lying
toward the East end of Long Island, bee from hence forth, (or
till further Order,) reputed as a distinct Island under this Gov-
ernment, and not lyable to the Rates of any Towneehip, to be
levyed or raised by the Officers there unto appointed; Provided
onely, that in any Action of the Case, Trespasse or damage,
which shall or may arise betwixt any Person relating to long
Island and Shelter Island, the Partyes greived shall bee heard
in the Session<s of the Eaat Riding, in the same manner and
forme, as is prescribed and Enacted in the present Lawes, and

the right determined accordingly without any distinction of Per-

sons or places.

RlCH^ NiOOLLS.

tp- ^~i Permission to ship Crest Heart to enter port

Liberty Granted for y® Crost Heart to come into this Port.

Vpon Infomiation to mee given by Cornelius Steenwick, Oloflfe
Stuyvesant van Cortlandt Burgomasters and Johannes van
Brugges, Schipen of New Yorke, That a Dutch Shipp called
the Crost Heart, Siewort Dircks van Graft Master, is Arrived
and lyes at Anchor near Sandy Point, fraughted from Amster-
dam to New Yorke;

These are therefore to Certifie all who are concerned in the
said Shipp, that the said Master Shipp & Goods, may freely come
into this Port and (the danger of the Post onely excepted) shall
not bee molested in the unloading of the Goods Imported, As
also, that the said Master shall have free Liberty to retume
with his Shipp and Loading without any Lett, hinderance, or
molestacon from mee, or any other Person under my Command,
Given under my hand this 12^ day of fifebruary 1664 at ffort
James in New Yorke on Manhatans Island.

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

GBNBRAL £>NTRIBSy 1664-65 159

Concerning the sale of liquor to Indians [p ion

A Warrant to the Magistrates of Harlem, for y®
Prohibition of y® sale of Strong Liquo.** to Indyans.

Whereas I am infoi'med of severall abuses that are done and
committed by the Indyans, occasioned much through the Liberty
some Persons take in selling of strong Liquo" unto them, These
ai*e to require you, that yo" take speciall care, that none of your
Towne i^sume to sell any sort of Strong Liquo"^, or Strong Beere
unto any Indyan, and if yo** shall finde any Person offending
therein, that yo" Seize upon such Liquo*", and bring such Persons
before mee to make Answer for y® Offence, Given under my hand
at ffort James in New Yorke this 18^ of March 1664. [1664-65]

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

To the Scout, and p'sent
Magistrates of Harlem.

Order to summon a court [p loi]

Vpon the Complaint of Charles Bridges, and Sarah his wife,
against Willm Newman, and Tho: Senequam, an Indyan, now in
Custody, You are hereby required to Sumon a Court, to meet to
morrow to examine, hear and determine the matters in contro-
versy, between the said Partyes, and to proceed therein, accord-
ing to equity and good Conscience; Given under my hand at ffort
James in New yorke this 24^ March 1664. [1664-65.]

To the Scout, Burgomast™ and Rioh.^ Nicolls.

Schepens of New Yorke.

Warrant for the seizure of John Saffin's servant [p. 102]

Whereas M*" John Saffin of Boston in New England had a man
Servant who the last night did privately Convey himselfe away,
from his Service, out of this place; These ai'e to require and
Command all Persons within this Governm.S That if hee shall
be found in any of your parts, that you Seize upon him, and

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cause him to be sent to this Towne, to M*" Charles Bridges, or
Secure liim, and send word thereof, And yo" are to take care
that this Warrant bee dispatched with all expedition through
your w*ver«all Townes; And in all otlu^r Colonyes, They are like-
wise desiivd to take the same Order; Given under my hand at
ffort James in New York on Manhatans Island this 25^ day of
March l(>(>r>.

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

[p. 102] Warrant for the delivery of goods to Charles Bridges

Vpon th(^ C(Knplaint made by Chai'les Bridges, and Sarah his
wife against Willm Newman and Thomas Senequam, an Indyan,
The matter in difference betw(H»n them having been heard before
the Court of liurgei-s of this Towne, And the Ca«e being ad-
judged on the pait of M^ Bridgets against the S4iid Newman, and
Thoma« the Indyan; I do her(4)y Oi*der and r(»quirv you, to de-
liver unto M^ Bridges, his wnfe, or Assignes, the Goods that lye
Attache<l in your hands, as of right behmging to them, for doing
whereof, this shall be vour Warrant, (liven under mv hand at
James tfort in New Yorke this 27^^ day of Man^h 16(>5.

RlCH^ NiCOLLS

To the Constable of \Vest-Chester.

[p. 103] A letter to the constable of Flushing concerning Hannah

Bradish

A Lre Written by Order of y^ Governo^,

to the C/onstable of fflushing.
Sir.

I am Comnmnded by the Coverno^ to let yo" know. That a

Comi)laint coming to him concerning Hanah Bradish, That

She(» hath taken ujKvn her to S<*11 and dis[>ose of the Estate and

(t0(h1s of Joseph T^iington, lat(» of your Towne deccm^c^; It is

his pleasuiv. That you with th(» rest of the Persons appointed

for a Court to b(M» held in vour Towne, do heare and Examine

a. /

into y^ businesse, and by what right shee hath undertaken to

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 161

sell or dispose of siieh Estate or Goods, It appearing to the
Gen.*" That Shee hath lived in Adultery with the said Langton
and can have no pivtence to it. But that y® (children hee had
by his wife, have the Just Title to their flfathers Estate, And If
you finde it so, you'l dcK* well to secure it, to that purpose, If
yo" let me heare of yo?" proceedings hen* ui)on, I shall acquaint y®
Governo^ with it, I have no more, but that I am Hr

Your Loving ffriend

M. NiCOLLS.

To M*" Elias Doughty, Constable of fflushing.

Grant of land to Thomas Powell and others [p. 104]

Thomas Paul and others, their Grant
Allowed of by the (Joverno^.

AVheivas the late Govcm'uo^ and Coiincell of the new Nether-
lands, did on the 10^^ day of July 1664. Grant unto Thomas
Paule, Ilendnck Abells and othei'S, a (VHaine Parcell of Land,
lying and being b(*twixt the Newten and Kinder Hoeck, near
ITort Albany, as by their Peticon and tint Grant doth Appeare,
I do herebv Allow of the said Grant, unto the afore named Per-
sons, if they, or some of them have or shall Purchase the Pro-
priety of the Nativ(*s, and Posw^sse and Plant the s«ime, of which
when they shall biing unto mc^ a due Certificate, They shall havt^
a Patt(»nt for the said Lands, by Authority from his Royall
Highnesse the Dukc^ of Yorke, for tlu^n^ farther Confirmation
therein, (riven und(*r my hand at tfort James in New Yorke on
Manhatans Island the 29^^ day of March, 1665.

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

Permission to P. P. Schuyler to buy lands from the Indians Cp i<^l

This following Grant, was written under the Petition, a
Copy whereof (attested by a Publique Notary,) is in the
Office.

Vpon the Petition above written, of Philips Pietersen Schuyler,
That hee may have Liberty to Purchase a certaine Parcell of

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Land of the Natives, lying and being near ffort Albany, as in
the said Petition is exprest; I do hereby Grant Liberty unto the
said Philips Pietersen Schuyler, so to do, of which when hee shall
bring a due Certificate unto mee, hee shall have a Pattent for
the said Lands, by Authority from his Royall Highnesse the
Duke of Yorke, for the father Confirmation thereof; Given under
my hand at ffort James in New Yorke on Manhatans Island thi«
30*^ day of March 1665

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

[p. 105] Warrant concerning the employing of Jacques Cortclyou,

surveyor

Vpon y* request of Hendrick Bamesen Smith, That hee may
Employ Jaques Coutilleau of NewUtricht, to Surveyand Measure
out some Lands, lying in Mash Peake Kills, to p^vent Contests
that otherwise may happen to Arise betwixt him and his Neigh-
bo"; I do hereby give him leave to Employ the said Jaques
Coutilleau, in Surveying & Measureing the said Land, as is de-
sired, and for doing thereof, this shall bee a Sufficient Warrant,
Given under my hand at ffort James in New Yorke this 14*** day
of March 1664. [1664-65.]

R. NiCOLLS.

[p. 1001 Permission given to Thomas Powell to purchase land

The Governo"* Grant, to the request of Thomas Powell.
Vpon the request of Thomas Powell, That hee may have Lib-
erty to proceed in a Purchase with the Natives, for which hee
hath already made Agreement, and in part paid. It being for a
certaine small Island, called by the name of the Round Island,
containing about five or Six Acres of Land, lying and being
about four Miles above ffort Albany, neare unto Greene Island,
having on each side thereof, a ffresh water Brooke, w°^ runs
from the Maine, into the Great River; I do hereby Grant Liberty
unto the said Thomas Powell, to Plant the said Island, and to

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make Purchase thereof, of which when hee shall bring a due
Certificate unto mee, hee shall have a Pattent for the same, by
Authority from his Royall Highnesse the Duke of Yorke, for the
farther Confirmation thereof, Given under my hand at ffort James
in New Yorke on Manhatans Island this 31**^ day of March 1665.

RlOH^ NiOOLLS.

Proclamation concerning the bakers of Albany (p- ^^^

Upon the Peticon of the Bakers of Albany, this under
written was Signed by the Governour.

Vpon consideracon of this request, from the Bakers, Inhabit-
ants of Albany, I do thinke their Proposalls just and reasonable,
and do referr them to the Magistrates of Albany, to take strict
Order therein, or with the first opportunity, shall expect more
satisfactory reasons to the contrary, from the said Magistrates,
why Bakoi^s Incomers for a Season of gaine, and not constant
Inhabitants, should be tollerated; Given under my hand this
31*^ of March 1665 in New Yorke.

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

Permission to Johannes Clute and Jan Hendrick Bruyn to [p lori

buy land from the natives

Vpon the Peticon of Johannes Clute & Jan Hendrick Bruyns,
That they may have leave and Liberty to Purchase of the In-
dyans, a certaine pa reel 1 of Land lying and being on the west
side of y^ North River, and against Clave Rack near ffort Albany,
as in their Pel icon is exprest, and that they may likewise Plant
the same, I do hereby Grant leave and Liberty unto the said
Johannes Clute, and Jan Hendrick Bruyns, to make Purchase
thereof, and to Plant it Accordingly as is desired, of which, when
they shall bring unto mee a due Certificate, They shall have a
Patent for the said Lands, by Authority from his Royall High-
nesse the Diike of Yorke for their f.arther Confirmacon therein,
Given under niv hand at ffort James in New Yorke this 1.®*

day of Aprill 1665.

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

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[p. 108] Cornelis Van Ruyven appointed to straighten accounts of

West India company

An Order to M'^ Ruyven, to perfect y^ Bookes of
Accompts, of y® west India Companyes.

Whereas 1 did on the 24^^ day of December IfJfU. put an Arrest
upon the whole Estate & Revenue belon^cing to the West India
Company in these parts, being there unto moved by very good
reasons and Considerations.

And having there upon viewed and made Search in their sev-
erall Bookes of Accompt, do finde them so imperfect, That it
cannot bee judged who ai-e the Debto/^ or Credito^,

It being very necressarv, That the said Bookes of Account
should bee perfected; That it may the more conveniently bee
performed, 1 have thought fitt to Appoint and Authonze; And
I do hereby Appoint and Authorize, Cornelius van Ruyven, late
Treasurer Ci(»nerall to the West India Company, to make up and
CompU*{ite the said Bookes of Account, in nmnner following
(vizt)

1. Ilee shall Exactly ^i^ti downe the name of every ps(m that
is indebt(Hl to th(* said Company, for any thing whatscK^ver.

2. If any on(» shall pretend, that the aforenamed Company is
in their Debt, for any (^ommodityes, or worke done, he<» shall not
Allow thereof, without my speciall Order.

l\. If it shall appears (when th(* Bookt^ of Accompt shall bee
made upp) that any Pers<m stands indebted to the said ( -ompsiny,
what is so due shall bi^e jKiid to the wiid Cornelius van Ruyven.

4. Whatsoever hee shall receive upon this Accomi)t, shall no
way bee dispostnl of, but by speciall Ord(»r from m(M\

(liven under my hand at ffort James in New Yorke this 14^*'
day of Aprill 1(>(>5.

Richard Nicolls.

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Arnold Cornelis allowed to dispose of his cattle ^^ '^^

A Warrant Granted to Arnold Cornellys, to
dispose of his Cattle.

Whereas the Bearer hereof Arnold Cornellys hath informed
mee, That hee hath some Cattle in youre Towne belonging to him,
which hee hath a desire to bring to this place, but is not permit-
ted so to do, These are to require yo^, that yo^ hinder him not,
in the dis[K>saIl of his Cattle, cIiLl.* for this Towne, or else where,
or that yo" Signify unto mee just reasons for yo^ hindring him
therein; (liven under my hand at ffort James in New Yorke this
18^^ day of A prill 1665.

KlCH^ NiCOLLS.

To the Magistrates of Huntington.

John Paine and Thomas Lovell excused from bearing arms [p. iio]

These are to Certify all whom it mav eoncerne, That that the
Bearer hereof John I^aine, who came ov<*r hither a Souldier to
serve his Ma.^*® in Colonell Cartwrights Company, under my Com-
mand, upon his request, I do hereby discharge him from bearing
Armes; But upon any occasion of Warr, or other disturbance,
hee is to bee ready upon Summons, to returne into his Ma.^^®*
Service; Given under my hand at ffort James in New Yorke this
18^^ day of April 1665.

RlOH^. NiCOLLS.

The like was Granted unto Thomas Lovell, dated the same Day.

Concerning the scout of Harlem and his non-performance [p. iio]

of duty

Whereas Complaint hath been made to mee. That the Scout of
Harlem, doth not execute his Office, and y^ severall disorders are
committed, and y® Inhabitants hindred of their accustomed
Bights; I do therefore Order, that the Magistrates now in being.

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do Act as formerly, and in case the Scout will not Execute his
Office, That the Magistrates do Justice in his place, for the
good of the Towne, and to decide all matters, that doth, or shall
happen there, not exceeding the value of one hundred Guild™ in
Wampome, And this to continue till further Order, Given under
my hand at ffort James in New Yorke this 20^ of April I 1665

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

To the Magistrates of Harlem.

ip. Ill] Case of Thomas Case and Mary Meacock

Whereas I have received Informacon & satisfaccon concerning
Thomas Case, and Mary Meacock, who have also beene before
mee, and that they have not Lawfully bet»ne engaged, the one
to the other as man and wife; These are to Certitie whom it may
concerne. That the said Thomas Case and Mary Meacock, are
free from y® Tye, or obligacon of Wedlock, and that what Goods
belongs to either of them, ai*e not to bee detaineni by the other,
but each to enjoy their proper lnt(»re8t; And the Children of
Mary Meacock, are to bee left with what concernes them, at the
disposall of their Mother; Given under my hand at ffort James
in New Yorke this 21^ day of Aprill 1G65.

Richard Nicolls.

Import and export duties

Customes for Importation.

All Liquo™ shall pay ten per Cent, according to the value

here, or the same in kinde.

All Goods for Trade with Indyans, shall pay ten per Cent,
according to the value here, or the same Goods in kinde.

All (loods for the Trade of Christians, shall pay eight per Cent
according to tlu» valu(» 1um*(», or tlu» same in kinde.

All Goods of th(» growth, and manufactory of England, shall
pay live per cent, according to the value hete, or the same in
kinde.

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 167

The Payments for Goods Imported, shall bee paid as formerly,
in Bever Pay as eight Guild''® or Thirteene Shillings foure Pence
a Bever, or in good Merchantable Bever.

Customes for Exportation.

All Bever and other Peltry, that shall bee exported from this
place, shall pay tenn and a halfe per cent, and that in the same
kinde, of good and merchantable Beaver.

All Tobacco that shall bee exported from this Port into Europe,
shall pay two l*ence a pound Engligh weight, in wampome, which
is one halfe Penny Sterling or in Bever at Eight Shillings a
Pound.

These Payments, as are before Expressed, are to bee paid Pres-
ently unto M^ Tho: Delavall, Customer and Receiver Generall, or
at such times as shall bee Agreed on by the Partyes concerned,
and the above said Thomas Delavall.

This R(rgulation of Customes shall onely remaine in force until I
the firet of September 1GG5, or till further Order herein; Given
under my hand this 27^ of ffebruary 1GG4 in James ffort in New
Yorke.

RlCH^ NiOOLLS.

Marriage license granted to Peter Tilton (p isi

A license for Marriage granted to Peter Tilton.

Whereas I have received Information of a mutuall Intent and
Agreement, betweeue Peter Tilton of Gravesend, and Rebeccah
Brazier of this Towne, to Enter into the State of Matrimony,
And it being with the Consent and good liking of their Parents;
I do hereby Grant unto them Lycence so to do. And do also re-
quire one of the Justices of the Peace of the West Riding of
Yorkshire upon Long Island, or the Minister of some Parish
therein, to joyne the said Peter Tilton, and Rebeccah Brazier in
Marryage, and to Pronounce them man and wife, and so to Rec-
ord them, according to the Law made in that behalfe for doing
whereof, this shall bee yo"" Sufficient Warrant; Given under my

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hand and Seale at ffort James in New Yorke on Manhatans
Island this 22^ day of Aprill. 1665.

RlCH^ NlCOLLS.

[p. 114] Instructions concerning the laying out of certain towns

Whereas I am Informed, tliat vo" Richard Gibbons are one of
the Seven men made rhoyee of by the rest of the Persons con-
cerned, for the Ordering, and laying out of such Ijinds, as the
(r(^u.*'^ liath given le.ave unto you and yo^ Partne^rs to Purchase
of the Natives of Navesand, And the Purclias(H's having pro-
posed and promised to the (I(Ml.^'*^ to lay out souu? Townes, and
to Plant and Build near one to another, for their mutuall Safety
and Security; These are to require yo", that you take care, that
the Persons who are gone over with yo^, or shall hereafter go:
do Settle and make their Plantacons as neare togethc^r, as con-
veniently they can, and every Person concerned therein, is duly
to observe the Rules Agreed upon for your Settlement in these
Parts, an«l promised to bee performed by you; And if at any
time, you shall discover any Shii)i>s or Vessells upon the Coast,
that yo^ inunediatly give notice thereof unto mee, or send the
Intelligence to the Inhabitants of Gravesend, who 1 have Or
dei*ed to repaire therewith, hither, according lu in yo^ Judge-
ments, may bee thought the quickest dispatch, jiiul the Pereons
Employed, shall bee Satisfied for their Paines; Given under my
hand at ffort James in New Yorke this 30*^ day of Aprill 1665.

Robert Needham.
To Rich^ Gibbons, or whom else this may Concerne.

I p. ii''>l John Underhill appointed surveyor of Long Island

An Order for the Ap[K>intm^ of M'' John Underhill,
to bee Surveyor of long Island.

Whereas I am Informed, that there hath beene formerly great
Abuses at Oyster Bay, Huntington and other places on long Is-

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land, in Landing of Tobacco, and giving in Security for the pay
ing of his Ma.^^ Dntyes, and that the said Goods have beene
brought to the Manhatans, contrary to y® severall Acts of Parlia-
ment; fifor the discovenng of these Abuses; I do Appoint you
John Underbill, to take Inspection into, and give mee Account
thereof, with the names of the Masters and their Security, as
also their Vessells; And I do further Appoint yo" to bee Sur-
veyor of Long Island, and thfit you take a speciall Care, (as occa-
sion doth present) to go on Board all Vessells that shall come
from this Place, and them to Search ; And in Case yo" shall finde
any Goods on Board, that have not a Warrant from the Custome
House of New Yorke, as Beavers, and other Peltry, that Payes
Duty here, You are to Seize the same, and to make stay of the
Shipp untill yo" shall heare further from mee, and what Deputy,
or Deputyes, shall bee appointed by you for the b(4ter Mannage-
ing of this businesse, are hereby Impowered to Act accordingly.
Given under my hand at ffort James, Api-ill 22^. 1665.

Richard Nioolls.

Warrant concerning a child stolen from Edward Jessop tp- '**!

Whereas I have rec^ Informacon that Edward Jessop of your
Towne, hath lately had a Childe Stolen from him by some of the
Indyans; These nn^ therefore to require yo", that yo^ Employ
some fitt Pei'son, to go and enquire after, and finde out all the
Sagamort^s of your Parts, and i ei.der unto them the reason of his
being sent unto them, and demand of them the said Childe, and
if the Childe cannot bee found, that you Summon all the Sag-
amores aforesiiid, to appeaie befoi'e mee, on Munday the 15^^
of this instant May, for the doing thei*eof, this shall bee your
sufficient Warrant, Given under my hand at ffort James in New
Yorke this 3** day of May 1665.

ROBBRT NbDHAM.

To Edward Walters, Constable of Westchester.

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[p. iw] Warrant for the delivery of a negro

Upon notice given unto mee, by M^ Allard Anthony (Scoot of
this Towne) That the Negro Servant by him lost, is found and
Secured by you; These are therefore to require yo", to deliver
the said Negro into the Custody of the Bearer hereof, his Mes-
senger, and all necessary Charges by you expended, shall bee
defrayed by him, And for the doing whereof, this shall bee your
Warrant; Given under my hand at ffort James in New Yorke

this 3« day of May 1665.

Robert Nedham.

To the Constable, or other Officers of West-Chester.

[9. 117] Marriage license granted to Thomas Cox

Whereas I have received informacon of a mutuall intent and
Agreement between Thomas Cox of Marshpath Kills, in y^ Lymits
of New Towne, and Elizabeth Blashford, to enter into the State
of Matrimony, and that there lyeth no Lawfull Obstacle, or ob
ligacon on either part, to hinder the performance thereof, I do
hereby Graunt unto them Lycence so to do; And do also require
one of y® Justices of y® Peace of y® North Ryding of Yorkshire
upon long Island, or y® Minister of some Parish therein, to Joyne
the said Thomas Cox, and Elizabeth Blashford in Marryage and
to pronounce them man and wife, and so to Record them, accord-
ing to the Law made in that behalfe, for doing whereof, this
shall bee yo' sufficient Warrant, Given under my hand and Seale
at James ffort in New Yorke this 22^ day of Aprill 16G5.

RlCH° NlCOLLS.

[p. 118] ^ warrant for the arrest of a servant of Thomas Naylor

A Warrant for the Seizing of James Smithson, a
Servant of Thomas Naylors.

Whereas James Smithson, being by Covenant a Servant unto
Thomas Naylor of Brookland, hath absented himselfe, and is

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gone out of his Service without leave; These are to require yo**
to Seize upon and Secure the said James Smithson (if hee shall
bee found within your p''cincts) and to send him, or give notice
of his being Secured, unto the said Thomas Nayler, who will
give due Satisfaccon for the same; And for the doing hereof,
this shall bee your Warrant; Given under my hand at flfort James

in New Yorke this 18.*^^ day of May 1665.

Robert Nbdham.
To y® Justices, Constables, and Over-
seers of any Part of Long Island, or any
other place within this Governm>

Cornells Van Ruyven ordered to adjust accounts [p. ii9]

A Warrant to Account w*^ Warner
Wesaells and the Weigh Master.

Upon sight hereof, you are iniediatly to Aco.* w'^ Warner Wes-
sells, for the flfarmes hoe hired the last yeare, of the West India
Company, and also, to Account w^ him, what is due from him
to the said Company, on any former Account, and the Ballance
of each Account to receive from him, and to keepe by yo", until I
further Order, from mee; You are further required, to adjust
Acconipts w^^ Jonas Bartleson the Weigh Master, and y® Bal-
lance of that Accomi)t to receive, and for so doing, this shall bee
yo*" Warrant; Given under my hand this 8.^^ day of June, at ffort

James in New Yorke 1665.

Richard Nicolls.
To M"" Cornelius van Ruyven.

Titles of public officials changed

The Governo'^ Revocacon, of y® fforme of Government of
New Yorke, und^ \^ Style of Burgomast ™ iS: Schepens.

By vortue of his Ma.^'^** Letters Pattents bearing date the 12.*^^
day of March, in the IG^^^ yeare of his Ma.***'^ Reigne, Granted to

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his Royall Highnesse, James Duke of Yorke wherein full and ab-
solute Power is given & Granted to his Royall Highnesse or his
Deputyes, to Constitute, appoint, Revoke and discharge, all Offi-
cers both Civill and Military, as also, to alter and Change, all
Names and Styles fformes or Ceremonyes of Governm^; To th'^
end that his Ma.^®® Royall pleasure may bee observed, & for
the more Orderly establishment, of his Ma.^®" Royall Authority,
as near as may bee Agreeable to the Lawes and Customes of his
Ma.^*®® Realme of England; Upon mature deliberacon and ad-
vice, I have thought it necessai*y to Revoke and discharge. And
bj' these p^'sents in his Ma.^^<* name, do Revoke and discharge
the fforme and Ceremony of Government, of this his Ma.^®* Towne
of New Yorke, under the name or Names, Style or Styles, of
Scout Burgomasters and Cchepens; As also, that for y« future
Administracon of Justice, by the Lawes Establish't in these the
Territoryes of his Royall Highnesse, wherein the welfares of
all the Inhabitants and the Preservacon of all their due Rights
and Priviledges, Graunted by the Articles of this Towne upon
Surrender under his Ma.^*^ obedience, are concluded; I do fur-
ther declare, That by a Particular Commission, Such Persons
shall bee Authorized to putt the Lawes in Execucon, in whose
Abilityes, Prudence and good affection to his Ma.^^®« Service, and
y® Peace and happynesse of this Governm^ I have especiall rea
son to put confidence, which Persons so Constituted and ap-
pointed, shall bee knowne and CalPd by y® Name and Style of
Mayor, Aldermen and Sherriffe, according to the Custome of Eng-
land in other his Ma.*^®® Corporacons; Given under my hand and
Scale, at ffort James in New Yorke, this 12^^ day of June 1665.

Richard Nicolls.

[p. 131] Commission to mayor and aldermen

The Mayor & Aldermens Commission.

Whereas upon mature deliberacon and advice, I have found it
necessary to discharge the fforme of Governm*, late in Practice
w*^in this his Ma.^*®* Towne of New Yorke, under the Name and

GENERAL BfNTRIES, 1664-65 173

Style of Scout, Burgomast." and Schepens, which are not knowne
or Customary, in any of his Ma.*^^ Dominions; To the end that
the Course of Justice for the future, may bee I^egally, equally
and impartially administred to all his Ma>*®* Subjects, as well
Inhabitants as Strangers; Know all men, by these Presents;
That I Richard NicoUs, Deputy Governo^ to his Royall High-
nesse the Duke of Yorke, by vertue of his Ma.^*^ Letters Pat-
tents, bearing date the 12*^^ day of March, in the 16*^ yeare of his
Ma.^®^ Reigue, Do Ordaine, Constitute and Declare, That the
Inhabitants of New Yorke, New Harlem, w*^ all other his Ma."®"
Subjects, Inhabitants upon this Island, Commonly calPd and
knowne by the name of the Manhatans Island, are, & shall bee
for ever, accounted. Nominated and Established, as one Body
Politique & Corporate, under the Governm*^ of a Mayor, Alder-
men and Sherrifte; And I do by these p^sents Constitute and ap-
point, for one whole yeare. Commencing from the date hereof, and
ending the 12^ day of June, w^*^ shall bee in the yeare of Our
Lord 1666; M^ Thomas Willett to bee Mayor, M^ Thomas Dela
vail, M^ Oloffe Stuyvesant,** M^ John Brugges, M^ Cornelius van
Ruyven, & M*" John Laurence to bee Aldermen, and M^ Allard
Anthony to bee Shennffe; Giving and Granting, to them the said
Mayor and Aldermen, or any foure of them, whereof the said
Mayor or his Deputy, shall bee alwayes one, and upon equall
Division of voyces, to have alwayes the Casting and Desisive
voyce, full Power and Authority, to Rule and Goveme as well
all the Inhabitants of this Corporacon, as any Strangers, ac-
cording to the Genorall Lawes of this Government, and such
Peculiar Lawes as are, or shall bee thought convenient and
necessary for the good and wellfare of this his Maj.****** Corpora-
con; As also, to appoint such under Officers, as they shall judge
necessary, for the Orderly execution of Justice; And I do hereby
Strictly Charge & Command all Persons to obey and Execute,
from Time to Time, all such Warrants, Orders and Constitu-
tions, as shall bee made by the said Mayor and Aldermen, as
they will Answer the contrary at their utmost Perills: And for

a C&lled Stevenzen lo the oath following this entiy.

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the due administracon of Justice, according to y* fiPorme and
manner prescribed in this Commission, by the Mayor Aldermen
and Sherriffe, These Presents shall bee to them, and every of
them, a Sufficient Warrant and discharge in that behalf e; Given
under my hand and Seale at ffort James in New Yorke, this 12.^
day of June 1665.

RlOH^ NiOOLLS.

[p. 194] Oath of office

An Oath taken by the Mayor and Aldermen of New Torke.

Whereas you Thomas WMllitt are Chosen and appointed by the
Governor to bee Mayor, of this his Ma.^*®* City and Corporacon of
New Yorke, and the Libertyes thereof, (And you Thomas Del-
avail, Oloffe Stevenzen, John Brugges, Cornelius van Ruyven
and John Laurence, to bee Aldermen, and Allard Anthony to bee
SheiTiffe,) for one whole yearo, You do Rwearo by the ever living
God, that yo" will truly Endeavo^ to y« best of your skill, with
a. good Conscience, and according to the Lawes of this Gov-
emmS dispense Justice equally and impartially, in all Cases,
and to all Persons, where unto by vertue of yo^ Office, You are
Impowred, You will endeavour the Peace and prosperity of this
Corporacon, by putting in Practice such Peculiar Lawes, as at
present, or from Time to Time, are, or shall bee found necessary
or expedient for the good of the Inhabitants, and the Establish-
ment of their just Rights and l*riviledges; So helpe you God.

[p. 125] Confiscation of West India company's estate

The Governo^ Declaracon, Declaring j^ confiscacon
of y® West India Comp.y* Estate, in these parts.

Whereas by a former Order bearing date of the 24^ of Decem-
ber 1664, and many good Reasons & Consid(*rations mee there-
unto moving, I did Publish an Arrest upon the P^state, both Eeall
and Personall, belonging to the West India Company of Am-
sterdam in Holland, And Notwithstanding their late high prov-

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ocation by Letters under their hands, not onely of a Sciirriious
nature, but in plaine Tearin(*s disavowing the Articles made at
the Surrender of this Towne and ffort, under his Ma.^*^ obedi-
ence, whereof they have, or might have enjoyed the benefitt, yet
all further proc<?edings have b(^ne deferr'd untill this day; Now
know all men by these I'resents, That his Ma.**® by his Royall
Deelaracon, bearing date the 22^ day of flfebruary 1664; hath man-
ifested to the world, that amongst other the Subjects of the
United Provinces, the said West India Company, hath done great
Spoyles, Injuryes and affronts, to his Ma>** Subjects, for which,
no reparacon or satisfacon can bee obtained from the States
of the United Provinces, but on the contrary, fresh Injuryes
and depredations Acted by their Shipps of Warr, and Letters of
Marque, Whereupon, his Mji.**® hath Declared the said States
to bee the Aggresso.*^ and CJraunted Commissions for fighting
with. Subduing Seizing and taking, all their Shipps, Vessells
and Groods; Upon all w*^^ reasons, I have thought it my Duty
to his Ma.**®, to Publish and Declare, that all the Houses, Lands,
Goods, Estate both Reall and Personall, Debts and Creditts,
belonging to the said West India Comp^iny, w***in any Part of y®
Territoryes of his Royall Ilighnesse the Duke of Yorke, are Con-
fiscated to the use and Service of his Ma."®; And I do in his
Ma."®* name, further requii*e all Persons, within this Govern-
ment, Justly and truly to discover and make knowne all or
any Concealm* of the Premisses, as they tender their owne Lib-
ertyes and Estates, their not Complyance with the full intent
and purpose of this Deelaracon, shall bee at their utmost Perills;
Given under my hand and Scale at ffort James in New Yorke
this 15*^ day of June 1665.

RlCH^ NiOOLLS.

Warrant for the seizure of Ann Furse, servant [p- ^^1

Whereas M'' Risden of Fairfield, hath made Complaint unto
mee, That one Ann ffurse, a (^ovenant Maid Servant, belonging
unto him, hath absented herselfe from his Service, & without

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his Leave or Lyce'nce, doth pri\ily lurke and Harbour herselfe
in some place w^^in this Government; These are to will and
require you, that yo^ Seize upon and Secure the Person of the
said Ann Furse, (if found w^^in your pi'ecincts) Jind w^ the first
oppertunity, that you send her to M^ Hendrick Obe of this
Towne, or give him notice thereof, And what Charge yo^ may bee
putt unto, in the Prosecution of this Warrant, the said M"" Obe,
will give due Satisfaccon therefore; Given under my hand, at
flfort James in New Yorke this 19*^ dav of June 1665.

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

To the Justices, Constables and Overseers, of any of the
Townes on Long Island.

[p. 128] Proclamation concerning Peter Harris, physician

Rich** Nicolls Esq^, Governo'' under his Royall High-
nesse the Duke of Yorke, of all his Territoryes in
America.

To all Persons, to whom these Presents shall come,
Greeting.

Whereas Peter Hariis is a Person who came over into these
Parts w^^ niee, in his Ma.^^^ Service, and hath desii'ed Liberty
to Exercize the Art of his Profession; These are to rcMjuire all
Persons w^in this Governm^ to Permitt him so to do, and that
they give him such Needfull Assistance and Encouragem^, as
shall bee requisite, ITee being a Person of good Capacity and
Experience, in the Ai-t of I'hysicke and Chirurgery; And very
well Approved of by mee, for his knowledge therein. Upon which
Confidence, I do hereby Recommend him unto yo", with these
Testymonyalls, Given under my hand and Seale at flfort James
in New Yorke this 19^^ day of June 16G5.

RiCH^ Nicolls.

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 177

Gov. NicoUs to Gov. Winthrop Cp «»]

To my Hono.^** ffriend, John Winthrop
Esq^ Governo^ of his Ma.^®® Colony of
Conoctieutt.
Worthy Sir.

In pursuance of his Ma.^'*"** Commands, I havo inclosed a Copie
of his Ma.^**** I^^tter, Avhich came to my hands tlu» 22^ of this
instant June, th(» Contents whereof, I hope yo^ will speedily
take into Consideration,' and provide the best yo" can, against
the Common Enemy; I have madt* some former Proposalls to
yo" of mutuall Assistance upon such occasions, but I could
hitherto, never obtaine a Satisfactory Answer, your selves well
know, that y® preservacon of this pla<(% is of the greatest con-
sequence to the Safety, (not cmely of his Ma.^®* Interest in New
England, but more Particularly of your severall Plantacons ad-
jacent. You may R(»ad in his Ma.^'^ L(^tter, that hee hath beene
pleased to Authorize and ImpowcM- mee, to St»e that y® Publick
Peace and Safety, bee diligently attended in this conjuncture of
affaires, and therefoi*e 1 desire yo" will give some speedy direc-
tion, that the Neighbo'' Townes of your Colony, do upon notice
from mee, of th(» Enemyes approach, repaire to New Yorke, to
w^'^ place, DeKuiter hath Orders to give a visite, as my Letters
from my Lord Chancellor informe; Yo" will bee pleased also,
to dispatch these inclosed, to Boston, that his Ma**®* pleasure
may bee fully performed. I am

Y(f affectionate ffriend and Serv.^

Richard Nicolls.
New Yorke 24^ June 1665.

Gov. Nicolls to Gov. Bellingham [p. lao]

To my worthy ffriend M^ Bellingham, Governo.^

of his Ma.^*®® Colony of y® Massachusetts.
S^

This Inclosed is a Copy of a Letter w^^ I have Rec^ from his
Ma."® the 22<* instant, I have dispatch't to you by the way of

178 NEIW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Conecticott, And in regard that the Colonyes of Plymouth and
Rhode Island are within a dayes Journey of Boston, I have
thought it necessary to dispatch them under yo^ Cover, and de-
sire yo" will Cause them to bee sent with all speed, as his Ma,^'®
hath directed; I am

James Fort in New Your atfection.* flFriend & Serv.*

Yorke. 24^ June 1665. Rich^ Nicolls.

^^- ^*^ Gov. Nicolls to Govs. Prince and Arnold

To my wortliy ffriend, M^ Tho: Prince
Govemo^ of his Ma."^ CoUmy of Plymouth.

This Inclosed, is a Copie of a Lre w^*^ I have rec^ from his Ma.**«,
it came to my hands the 22<* instant, and in obedience to the
Commands therein expres't, I have given it the best dispatch I
could, w^*^ is by Land, to Boston; I am informed that DeRuiter
hath Particular Orders to give mee a visitt. So that there upon,
I have his Ma.^*®* Particular Diit^ctions, which gives mee so
much present Employment, that I hope yo" will Excuse mee,
that I do not enlarge my selfe in words, how much I am

Yo^ very affectionate ffriend & Serv.^

RicH^ Nicolls.
ffort James in New Yorke 24^ June 1665.

The like Lre was Written (at the same time), to M^ Bennedict
Arnold, Govemo^ of his Ma.^^ Colony of Rhode Island.

^^' ^^^^ Governor Nicolls to the people of Long Island

A Lre of advice from y® Governo'',

to the Inhabitants of Long Island.
Gentlemen.

I am Commanded by his Ma.^*® to give you notice, that after
the great Spoyles and Depredacons done by the Subjects of the

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 179

States of y* United Provinces, iii>on his Ma.^*"* good Subjects in
severall parts of the world, for w"**, no Satisfaccon b}' way of
Treaty, can bee obtained, his Ma.^*^ for defence of his Subjects,
his Crowne and Dignity, is necessitated to enter into a VVarr,
with the said States, and hath dechu*ed all their Shipps, and y®
Shipps Goods or Merchandize, of any the Subjects or Inhabit-
ants of the United Provinces, wherever taken and Seizcnl, to bee
good and Lawfull Prize; tfurther. That his Ma."^ in his tfatherly
Care of hi« good Subjei'ts, will to the utmost of his Power de-
fend them, both at Sea and Land, And therefore, in these re-
mote i)arts of his Dominions, hee hath Commanded mee, to take
the best Cai*e I can, for the P(»ace and Security of this, and the
rest of his Colonyes; To w*'^ purpose, yo" are hereby required,
in yo*" severall qualityes and Conditions, to bee watchfull in yo'^
severall Townes, to give notice to each other, of any Shipps of
Warr, that shall aj)p(»are upon the Coast, and with all Expe-
dicon that every Towne bee Aiding and Assisting to eiich other;
His Ma."® is informed, that DeRuiter hath Orders to Attempt
the Recovery of this place, and Commands mee, to provide the
best I can for the defence of it. Therefore 1 require you, to put
yo^'selves into such a Posture, and ready nesse, that upon the
first notice (which shall bee sent yo",) you shall Imediatly re-
paire to the fferr>% over against New Yorke, as a place appointed
for a Gen *^ meeting with your Amies, hereof yo" are not to
Ifaile, as also to make Publication hereof, in the severall Townes
of your Riding, as you'le Answer y® Contrary at yo*^ Perills.

RlCH^ NiCOLLS.

New Yorke 22* June 1665.

To all Offic.'* both Civill & Military,
to bee Comunicated to y® Inhabi.^
of the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The like was sent to the North & West Ridings.

[p. 1S8]

180 NBfW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Passport to Jacques Cousseau

M^ Couseau's Pasport for Germany.

Whereas M^ Jaques Cousseau, hath requested Li^ave of mee,
to Passe from this Port, to the City of Hamborough in Germany,
with the Vessell called the Jane, whereof Dirick Jansen is Mast^;
Now^ for that the said M^ Cousseau, is a free Denizen, and an
Inhabitant of this place, and the said Vessell being Built in his
Majestyes Dominions, and the place to which shee is Hound be-
ing in Amity with his Ma.^^^; These are in his Ma.^**^ name, to
require all Persons to Permitt and Suffer the said Jaques Cous-
seau, with the said Vessell called the Jane, the said Master
and Shipps ComiKiny, together with the Goods and Merchitndize
therein, to Saile from hence to the said City of Hamborrough,
without any manner of Lett, hinderance or molestacon, hee Pay-
ing hei^e, such Dutyes and Customes, as are due and Payable
by the rest of his Ma.^*^ good Subjects; Given under my hand
and Seale at ffort James in New Yorke on Manhatans Island in
America, this *$0^^ day of June 1665.

RicH^ NrcoLLs.

To all his Ma."^* Offic ™ and
Command.™ both at Sea and
Land, and whom else this
may Concerne.

[p. 181] Warrant for John Richbeirs possession of Horse Neck

M"" Richbells Ord^ of Possession.

Whereas the Matt^® in difference betweene M^ John Bichbell,
and John Conckling, concerning a certaine Parcell of Land near
Oyster Bay, called Horse Neck, were at the Generall Meeting at
Hempsteed, heard on both Parts and Concluded, That M*" John
Richbell had the right to the said Land, for w^^, hee had their
Order of Possession; These are to require and Command you,
That you immediatly put ^F Richbell, or his Assignes, into Pos-
session of the premisses, and that no Person bee permitted to

GENERAL DNTRIBS, 1664-65 181

keepe iwssession, of any part, or Parcell thereof, who pretend
any Kight or Title, fix)m, by or under the said John Conckling,
for w^, this shall bee your Sufficient WaiTant; Given under my
hand, at ITort James in New Yorke this 30.^^ day of June 1665.

Richard Nicolls.
To all Justices of y® Peace high Consta-
bles, Constables Overseers, or whom else
this may Concerne.

Warrant concerning the estate of Joseph Langton [p- *»]

A Warr*int to the Constable and Overseers of fflush-
ing, concerning the Estate of Joseph Lanckton de-
ceased.

Whereas I formerly gave Order to the Constable and Over-
seers of your Towne, that they should make an Enquiry after,
and Examine into y® Estate of Joseph Lanckton deed; These
are farther to Authorize and {ipi)oint you, the Constable and
Overseers of fflushing, to take all due Care therein, And you are
to Secure, what you shall finde to bee any part of the Estate of
the said Joseph I>angton, that neither y« Credito"" or Children of
the deceased, may be deceaved of their Bights, Hereof, you are
to give Account at the next Sessions; Given under my hand at
ffort James in New Yorke this 3^ day of July 1665.

RicH^ Nicolls.
To the Constable & Overseers of the

Towne of fflushing upon Long Island.

John de Capres ordered to appear before the governor [p. lao]

An Order for John de Capres, to appeare before
the Governo^, to make good his Title.

Upon Informacon given in before mee, That John de Capres,
of Marsh-path Kills, doth enjoy and lay Claime, unto a certaine
Parcell of ffly Land, lying in that Creeke, but that hee neither

182 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Purchased the same, or can Show any just right or Title, hee
hath there unto; These are to require the said John de Capres,
that hee appeare before mee, on Munday morning next, by 10
of the Clock, being the 10*^ of this instant Moneth, and that hee
bring w*^ him, his Deedes and Evidences, by rertue of w^^, hee
holds his Land there, and declare by what right, hee holds the
said ffly Lands, Given under my hand at ffort James in New
Yorks this 5,^ day of July 1665.

RlOH.^ NiCOLLS.

[p. itej Jacob Vis allowed to dispose of his house

Liberty Granted to M"" Jacob Vis, to dispose
of his House in Delaware Bay.

Upon the Request of M*" Jacob Vis an Inhab.^ of this place.
That hee may have Liberty to Sell a certaine House and Garden
Ground, lying, and being at or neare New Castle in Delaware
Bay, of which, hee is now in Possession, as being his proper and
Reall Estate; I do hereby give and Grant leave unto the said
Jacob Vis, to Sell, or otherwise dispose, of his said House, Gar-
den Ground and Appurtenances, as hee shall thinke fitt, to any
Person living within this Governniyent; Given under my hand
at ffort James, in New Yorke this 5^ day of July 1665.

KlCH^ NiCOliLS

[p 187] Edward Miller granted a discharge

September the 25<^, 1665,

This day the Gen.*" Granted a discharge to Edward Miller,
which was drawne upp, and Sign'd accordingly.

ip 187] Order for search for two servants

Soptombor 1*^ 1665.

This day a Warrant for a Hue and Cry was signed by Cap^
X(»dham, for y® apprehending of Edward Wintuck and Humphrey

GENERAL BNTRIBS, 1664-65 183

Hill, being Covenant Serv^, the one to M^ Jonathan Selwick, the
other to M^ Robert Usher of Stamford, directed to y« JusticeB
and other Offic ™ of any of y® Townes on Long Island.

General permit for trading granted to William Danrall ^^' ^"^

The Governo" Liberty, graunted unto
M"" William Darvall Merch^.

Whereas IVP William Darvall Merchant, hath requested Lib-
erty of mee to Trade and Traffiek in these parts; ffor an En-
conragem^ unto him, and to otluM' Merchants, who shall Endeav-
our to promote the Encrease of (^ommerce here, I do Graunt
his Request, And do likewise require all Persons in his Ma.^y®"
name, to permitt and Suffer him to Passe from hence to Boston,
or any other his Ma.^®* Colonyes in America, and to returne w^
his Goods and Merchandize, Provided thev bee such as are not
Prohibited by Act of Parliament, nor the Lawes of this Govern-
ment, And hee Paying the Dutyes and ('u«tomes, as of other his
Ma.^^ good Subjects are required; Given under my hand and
Scale at ffort James in New Yorke y® 16.*^ day of Sept. 1665.

Rich.'' Nioolls.
To all Offic." &c.

Citizenship granted to AUard Anthony and Balthazar De Haart [p. iw]

A Denization graunted unt M"" Allard Anthony.

Whereas this City and ffort, were upon the 29^ day of August
last, Surrendred upon Articles, into my hand under his Ma.^®«
Obedience; And Allard Anthony, being one of the Inhabitants
of the place at the Surrender thereof, and since hath taken the
Oath, to bee a true Subject to his Ma^^; These are to Certify,
That y® said Allard Anthony, is a ffree Denizen of this place and
is to Enjoy the Benefitt of the said Articles, Together with all
the Priviledges and Immunityes there unto belonging, I do there-
fore in his Ma.^* name, require all Persons, to permitt and suffer

[D. 141]

184 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

the said Allard Anthony, freely to Trade or Trafficke, as one
of his Ma.**^ Subjects, in any Goods or Merchandize, (not Pro-
hibited by Act of Parliam*) either in this, or any other part of
his Ma.**®" Dominions, w***out any manner of Lett, hinderance or
molestacon, hee Paying such Dutyes and Custonies, as of other
his Ma.'^ good Subjects are required: Given under my hand
and Seale, at ffort James in New Yorke, on y® Island of Man-
hatans, the 16^*^ dav of January, in the 17*^ vear of his Ma.^**
Reigne, Annoq Domini 1664.

To all Offic.*^ both Military llicn^ Xicolls.

& Civill, or whom else this may
eoncerne.

The like at y® same time, was graunted to Balthazer
de Haart.

Passport to Simon Cornelissen Glide and ship Gideon of

Amsterdam

Simon Cornelius Gilde.

Sept: 9.*"^ 1664. Whereas the Towne and Fort of New Amster-
dam (now^ called New Yorke and James ffort) wjis vpon the 29^^
of August 1664, Surrendered upon Articles into my hands under
his Ma.*^^ obedience. And Whcieas it is Agreed in the 23** Ar-
ticle, That if there be Jiny Souldiors that will go into Holland,
and if y^ Company of West India in Amsterdam, or any private
psons here, will Tramiiport them into Holland, then they shall
have a Safe Pasport from Coll. Rich. Nicolls Governor under
his Royall Highnes, and the other Com.^* to defend the Shipps
that shall Transi>ort such Souldiers, and all the Goods in them,
from any Surprizall, or Acts of hostility to be done by any of his
Ma."**® Shipps or Subjects; These are tlu^refore to Certifie, That
the Hearer hereof Symon Cornelius (^lilde, with the Shipp
Guydion of Amsterdam was at the Surrender of the said Towne
and ffort, & is therefore to Enjoy the b(»nefitt of that abouesd
2lV^ AHicle, as being Employed from hence to Transi-ort all
those Souldi.™ and Goods therein compriz'd I doe therefore in

GENERAL ENTRIES, 1664-65 185

his Ma.^®* Name require, that the said MS his Shipp, the Soul-
diers, and all the Goods therein, may be permitted to Saile into
any Port or Harbour of Holland, without ye^ let, or molestacon,
of any his Ma,**®* good Subjects whatsoever, Given und'" my
Hand and Seale this 9^^ day of Septembr 1664. at James ffort in
New Yorke on the Isle of Manhatoes in America.

Richard Nicolls.
To all his Ma.^^ Officers and Comanders

both at Sea and Land, or whom else

this may concerne.

Attested by us his Ma.^^ Com"*, in America.

RoBT. Carr,
Geo. Cartwright.

Passport to Fobbe Roberts [p "«3

ffobbe Robberts.

Sept 9*^^ These are to Certifie, that the Bearer hereof ffobbe

Roberts, being an Inhabitant of this Towne of New Yorke, lately

new Amsterdam, is a ffree Denizen of this place, and is to Enjoy

all such priviledges, as are Contained in the Articles relating

unto Denizens, and hath liberty to passe from hence (w*^ his

Goods and Merchandize) in the Barke whereof David Anderson

is Master to Virginia, and to returne from thence w^^out any

lett, hinderance, or molestacon whatsoever Given under my hand

at James ffort in New York on the Isle of Manhatoes, this 9*^

day of September 1664

Richard Nicolls.
To all Officers, both Military

and Civill, and whom else

this may Concerne.

The remainder of the book is represented in the calendar, where are given all
the essential facts in the oi-i«;iual. Full copies were coDsidcred unnecessary as
they wonld only add a mass of legal verbiage, specimens of the forms having
been given in several documents immediately preceding this. — G. R. H,

INDEX

The superior figures tell the exact place on the page in ninths; e. g.
146* means page 146, beginning in the third ninth of the page, i. e. about
one third of the way down. The entries In the calendar are Indexed only
so far as they arc not fully printed in the text

Abells, Heudrlcls, grant of land to,

161*.

Albany (Aurania, Beverwyclt, Fort
Orange). Andrew Teller .of. 62^
passes for trading in, 67», 6»», Gd^\
date of settlement, 8^; instruc-
tions to property liolders. 1)7';
Col. Cartwright to take pos-
session of, 105*; trading in.
by John de Declcer. lOO*;
treaty with Indians at, 11()*-
12"; agreement regarding trade,
taxation and government, 112^-14' ;
land near granted to Thomas
Powell, IGl*, 162"; permission to
Peter Schuyler to buy lands near,
1G1'-G2*; purchase of Round Is-
land near, 1G2*; baiters must be
permanent residents of city, 1G3\

Albemarle river, mentioned, GT.

Aldermen, office created, 172"; com-
mission, 172»-74='; oath of office,
174*.

Aldricks, Mrs, pass for, 58*.

Alexander, Sir William, see Stir-
ling, earl of.

Allegiance, oath of, see Oath of al-
legiance.

Allen (Allyn). John, secretary of

Connecticut colony, 129\ 135';
deputy to nu^t royal commis-
sioners, i:j4'; agreement as to
boundaries of New York and
Connecticut, 135"-rG'.

Amboy (N. J.), warrant for pur-
chase of land near, 117*.

Ammunition, receipt for, 124'.

Anawweed, a Seneca chief, llO^.

Anderson, David, order concerning,
lOG'; mentioned. 185".

Andrews, Luke, pass for. 58*.

Anthony, Allard, warrant for de-
livery of negro servant, 170'; ap-
pointe<l sheriff, 173*; citizenship
granted to, 183^-84*.

Applegate, Thomas, order concern-
ing, 138'.

Arnold, (Jov. Benedict, letter to,
from royal commissioners on re-
duction of New York, 107*-8"; let-
ter to from Gov. Nicolls urging
necessity of cooperation against
tlie iKitch. ns\

Articles of surrender, 95-08, 102-4.

Aruba mentioned, 88*.

Aschanoondah, a Seneca chief, 110^.

Ashford, see Setauket.

Aurania, instructions to property
hoUlers in, 97*. See also Albany.

Backer, John Claes, permit to trade,

Baker, Jacob, pass for, 59', 60*;
award in case of Timothy Gabry
and Jan Jansen Verryn, 120\

Baker, Capt. John, warrant to
searcli the Oideon, 106*.

188

NBW YORK STATB UBRART

Baker (Backer), Thomas, deputy to
Hempstead, 156'; member of com-
mittee to examine bouuds of
towns on Long Island, 156'.

Bakers of Albany must be per-
manent residents of city, 163*.

Baltimore, Lord, commissioners*
message to his son, 126*-27'.

Bandoven, Jaques, mentioned, 14(y.

Barnardlston, Henry, discharged,
129», 130\

Bartleson, Jonas, adjustment of
accounts, 171*.

Barton, Roger, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*.

Baylis (Bayly), Elizabeth, marriage
license, 147^

Beaver, trading in, 113*; duty on,
123*, 16r.

Bedloe, Isaac, pass for, 58^.

Bellingham, Gov. Richard, letter to
from Gov. Nicolls urging neces-
sity of cooperation against Dutch,
177»-78^

Benedict, Thomas, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156'.

Bennett, Sir Henry, letter to from
royal commissioners on proposed
expedition against New York, 74*-

77^

Bergen, John, pass for, 64*; men-
tioned, 14(P.

Bergen, conveyance to Thomaa
Davison of land near, 60*; magis-
trates ordered to provide quarters
for soldiers, 148*.

Betts, Richard, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*.

Blashford, Elizabeth, marriage
license, 170*.

Block, Hans, agreement with Sir
Robert Carr, 128*.

Bonaire, mentioned, 88*.

Boone, Francis, pass for, 60*.

Boston, mentioned, 70», 12\ 74*, 78',
9r, 93*, 101«, 159», 17r, 178\

Bowne, John, warrant for pur-
chase of land near Amboy, N. J.,
117"; deputy to Hempstead, 156*.

Boyd, James, pass for, 70*.

Bradish, Hannah, right to dispose
of estate of Joseph Langton, 160^-
61*.

Brantzen, Cornelius, see Van Nieu-
kirk, Cornells Brantse.

Brazier, Rebecca, marriage license,
167^-68^

Breedon, Thomas, witness to treaty
with Indians, 111*.

Bridges, Charles, protest against
sale of land, 63*; runaway ser-
vant to be sent to, 160*; com-
plaint against an Indian, 159*,
160«.

Brinckling, William, mentioned,

149'.

Brinkerhoff, Hendrick Joerisen
(Hendrick Yorasseu), deputy to
Hempstead, 150*.

Broadgate, Thomas, discharged, 129".

Broadhead, Daniel, witness to
treaty with Indians, lll^

Bronchxland, mentioned, 63*.

Brookhavcn, scv Setauket.

Brooklyn (Brokeland, Brookland),
to elect deputies to Hempstead
meeting, 155"; deputies to Hemp-
stead, 156*; Thomas Nay lor of,
170».

Browne, John, sec Bowne, John.

Brugges, John, see Van Brugh,
Johannes.

Bruyn, Jan Hendrick, permission
to buy land, 163*.

Bruynsen, Pioter, see VanBohemen,
Pieter Bruynsen.

Burding, Claes, pass for, 58*.

Burgomasters, oath taken by, 146'-
47*; title abolished, 172*.

Buruton, William, letter to from
royal commissioners on reduc-
tion of New York, 107*-8\

liirton, Caleb. ■

tbe Gideon. 105'.
juBbwicb. to elect deputies to

meeting at Elcmpstoad, IWi';

deputies to Hempstead. l.W.

Za.pt Cod. mentinnod. 74*.

Cnpres, John de. ordered to appear
before Governor. 181'-82'.

Carr, Sir Robert, letter from royal
com m I aa loners Instructing bim to
go to Nantasket. 73'-74'; warrant
to preBB Bblp William anilNicholas
Into service of king. 94*; commis-
sioner to treat upon terms of sur-
render for New Netherlands. OS'.
102". 103'; concemlDg commatnl
of ship William and flicholas. 08':
letter to Gov. Endlcott ou affali-s
at Manhattan. lOO"-!'; comrals-
ajon to go to Delaware bay, 104';
recall to New York. 121'; instruc-
tions to for taking Delaware bay,
12.'>'-27': agreement with people
of Delaware, 127' -28'; passport
issued by for sbip Oi(IeoH,lS4'-Sj*.

Cartwrlght. George, orders from gen-
eral court to. 72'-73'; advises
Gov. Wlnthrop of arrival, 73"; let-
ters to Sir Robert Carr and
Samuel Maverick toBtruetlng
them to come to Nantasket. 73'-
74': letter to Sir Henry Bennett
on proponed expedition against
New York. 74'-77'; requests
Masnachusetts Bay colony to fur-
nish men for expedition against
New York. 77"; letlcr to Gov.
Wlnthrop requesting him to meet
tbe expedition against New York.
78'; letter from Gov. Stuyvewnnt
asking reasons for .ippeiir.iiiee of
English fleet. 80°-81'; deputy from
Col. NIcholls to Gov. Stuyveaant
82*, 88*; letter from general court

Cartwrlgbt George, continued.
to. on sending soldiers to Man-
hattan. 93'; warrant to press
ship William and Tiicholas Into
service of king, 04*; commissioner
to treat upon terms of surrender
for New Netherlands. SS". 102*.
103*: concerning command of
ship William and Nicholas, 98*;
letter to Gov. Endlcott on aflrnlrs
at Manhattan. lOO'-l*: commiB-
sions Sir Kobert Corr to go to
Delaware bay, 104*; commis-
sion to go to Fort Orange,
105*; treaty with Indians, 110"-
12*; recall of Sir Robert Carr,
121*; com missions Gov. NIcolla
to go to Delaware, 121'-22'; cer-
tificate that Capt, Hyde carried a
Jack -flag by allowance of com-
mission, 124': sailing orders to
Ciipt. Hyle, 124'-25'. 133'; boun-
daries of Connecticut and New
York defined, 135'-3<!''; pnssporl
issued by for sbip Qidenn, 184'-8ri'.
Carver. William, mentioned, 106'.

I Carveth. Thomas, commission as

I notary public, 125*.

I Case, Ttiomas, rs Mary Case, 153*,

j leS".

I Casturier. Henry, nee C-ouBturler.

Cawyngo, an Indian sachem. 111*.

Cetcliam. .Tohn. see Ketobam. John.

Cbangororissa. mentioned, 117'.

' Charlton, Richard, witness to sale

of land by Isaac Forrest, 0!C.

(.-hester, Samuel, pass for, 01',

Child stolen by Indians, 160*.

ClaeriHiut (Clnerhoudt). Walraeff.
pass for. 70'.

Clark. Capt. Thomas, messenger to
royal torn m I ssl oners. 93'; com-
missioner to treat upon tei'ms of
surrender for New Netherlands,
08*, 102", 103'; meBsenger from

190

NEW YORK STATS LIBBABT

Clark, Gapt Thomas, continued
royal commissioners to Gov.
Endlcott, 100^

Clarke, John, messenger to royal
commissioners from Gov. Ar-
nold, lOT**

Claverack, permission to buy lauds
near, 163^

Clute, Johannes, permission to buy
land, 163».

Cockrell, John, marriage license,
148\

Coe. John, license to raise recruits
for army, 85=; deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*.

Cole, , pientioned, 152*.

Commission to treat upon terms of
surrender, 101'-2*.

Commissioners, royal; proclama-
tion to publish design, 79'; meet-
ings with commissioners of
United Colonies, 128'-29*; appoint-
ment of Connecticut deputies to
meet, 134'-35''. See also Carr,
Robert; Cartwright, George;
Maverick, Samuel; Nlcolls,
Richard.

Companion (ship), mentioned, 70*.

Compass, receipt for, 323'.

Conegehaugah, an Indian chief. 111'.

Conkeeherat, a Seneca chief, 110*.

Conlvling (Conckliug), John, claim
to lands on Oyster Bay, 110% 120*,
130*-31», 180«.

Connecticut, towns on Long Island
under government of, 131", 153*;
appointment of deputies to meet
royal commissioners, 134'-35';
l)oundaries, 132*, 135'-3G'; case of
Thomas and Mary Case, 153',
1GG».

Connecticut, governor of, see Win-
throp, John.

Connecticut river, llrst settlement
on, 89*.

Conninck, Aldert, pass for, 70'.

Cooling, William, proof of sale of
lands on Oyster Bay, 131*.

Cornells, Arnold, allowed to dispose
of his cattle, 165*.

Cornelius, Paulus, pass for, 58*.

(Cornell, Thomas, mentioned, 63*.

Cornhill, Richard, deputy to Hemp-
stead. 15C*.

Cortelyou (Coutllleau), Jacques,
deputy to Hempsted, 156"; sur-
veyor, 162*.

Cosseau, James, see Oousseau,
Jacques.

Course, Barren, pass for, 70*.

Ck)usseau, Jacques, permit to trade,
61*; sent to confer with deputies
from Comr. Nlcolls, 86*, 86', 92*;
commissioner to treat upon terms
of surrender of New Netherlands,
1)8». 102', 102'; award in case of
l^motliy Gabry and Jan Jansen
Verryn, 120*; oath of office. 146";
l)as8 for trading vessel to Hol-
land, 148'-49*; passport to Ger-
many, 180*.

Cousturier Elizabetli, pass for, 63*.

('ousturler fCasturier),Henry, agree-
ment with Sir Robert Carr, 128'.

Coutilleau, Jacques, see Cortelyou,
Jacques.

Cowenhoven, sw Van Couwenhoven.

(.'ox. Tliomas, marriage license,
170*.

Cninston, Capt, messenger from
Gov. Arnold to royal commis-
sioners, 107".

Crogier, Capt. Martin, pass for, 69*.

Cristy, James. mentione<l, 139*.

Crost Ilvart (ship), passport, 69*;
permission to enter port, 158*.

Cryuen. Jan Cornolyssen, men-
tioned, r,<y.

Cura(;oa, (Curacco, Curaco). men-
tioned, or, S8\ 122'.

(nistonis and duties, 122*-23', 133»-
34«, 16(5'-67«.

INDIBX

191

Barcy, John, settlement of ac-
counts of, 69*.

Darling, Kichard, mentioned, 149*.

Darvall, William, license to trade,
183*.

Davis, Capt. William, to present
orders to Royal commissioners,
72^

Davison, liobert, discharged, 114*.

Davison, Thomas, deed of sale of
land to, 69*.

Decider (Declyer), John de, pass for,
61^ appointed to asic reasons for
appearance of English fleet, 80';
sent to confer with deputies from
Com'r Nlcolls, 86S 86'; commis-
sioner to treat upon terms of sur-
render of New Netherlands, 98",
102\ 102*; banishment, 109'.

De Haart, Balthazer, citizenship
granted to, 184*.

Delavall (Delevall), Thomas, pass
for, 70*; deputy from Col. Nlcolls
to Peter Stuyvesant, 82*, 88*; war-
rant to search the Oideon, 105*; in
charge of shipping interests, 116",
122*-23*. 133*-34*. 167*; appointed
alderman, 173*.

Delaware bay, mentioned, 58*, 63*,
69*; Sir Robert Carr's commission
to, 104*; Col. NicoUs* commission
to, 12r-22*; ships flags for Sir
Robert Carr at, 123"; Capt.
Thomas Morley at, 124*; instruc-
tions to Sir Robert Carr for talc-
ing, 125*-27*; agreement between
Sir Robert Carr and people of,
127*-28'; house of Jacob Vis on,
182*.

Delaware river (South river), first

settlements on, 89*.

Demeyer, Nicholas. citizenship
granted to, 68*.

Denton, Daniel, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*.

Denton, Rev. Richard, mentioned,

isr.

De Peyster (de Peister), Johannes,
pass for, 69*; oath of oflice, 146*.

De Riemer, Matchtelt, pass for, 69*.

De Ruyter, Admiral, expectation of
hostile visit from fleet of, 177*,
179*.

Dewedt, Johannes, pass for, 69*.

Dirickse, Siwart, pass for, 69*.

Doughty, Elias, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*; letter to concerning
Hannah Bradish, 160'-61*.

Duties and customs, 122*-23*, 133*-
34*, 166^-67*.

Dyer, William, messenger from Gov.
Arnold to royal commissioners,
107".

East Hampton, deputies from to
Hempstead, 156", 156*.

Ebbinclc. Jeronimus, pass for, 70*.

Elbertsen, Elbert, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*.

Kliaa (ship), letters to commis-
sioners on board of, 73'-74".

Endeavor (ship), mentioned, 6r.

EUidicott, Gov. John, illness, 74*;
letter to from royal commis
sioners on affairs at Manhattan
lOO'-l*.

Espachomy, an Indian settlement,
111*.

Evertsen, John, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*.

Expedition (frigate), mentioned,
106*.

Export duties, 167". 8re also Duties.

Fairfield (Ct) (Onltway, Uuquet).
mentioned. 58*, 63*. 175*.

Finch. Francis, mentioned, 152^

Flags carried by the Otiinca, 123'-
24*.

Flatbush, to elect deputies to meet-
ing at Hempstead, 155*; deputies
to Hempstead, 152*.

Flatlands, to elect deputies to meet-
ing at Hempstead, 155*; deputies
to Hempstead, 156*.

192

NEW YORK STATB LIBRARY

Flushing (Ull8sen),permIs8ion given
to raise recruits for army, 85';
old form of name, 85*; warrant
to magistrate for retrrn of Ann
Wood to her husband, l.»7*; majr
istrates and constable of. 14r;
boundaries, 143'-44^ 151'-^)l>^ 15C/;
case of William Lawrence, 151';
deputies to Hempstead, 15G*;
marriage licenses, 157'; estate of
Joseph Langton, 160'-C1», 181*.

Forrest, Isaac, deed of sale of land.
61)=.

Forrest James, agent for the earl
of Stirling, 130^

Fort Albany, see Albany.

Fort Aurania, see Albany.

a Fort James, mutiny of garrison,
i:{3'; first mentioned, 105'. See
alMo New York.

Fort Orange, mentioned. 58^ date
of settlement, 89'; Com'r Cart-
wright's commission to, 105°. See
also Albany.

Fosse, Younger, see Vos, Baltasar
de.

Frowde, Col. Philip, letter from
Richard Nicolls on discharged
soldiers, 114*.

Furse, Ann. warrant for seizure of,
175»-7G«.

Gabry, Jacob, pass for, GO*.

Gabry. Timothy, pass for, GO';
warrant concerning, 117*-18^;
order concerning, llD'-liO'; oath
of office, 14G*.

Oalioti (ship), mentioned, Gl*.

(Gardner's Island, mentioned, 74\

General entries, description, 53-54.

General meeting at Hempstead, see
Hempstead.

(Jerretson's Bay, 10G\

Gibbons, Richard, rules for settle-
ment of Navasiuk lands, 1G8'.

Gideon (ship), warrant to search
105'; passport for, 184»-85*.

Gild«», Simon Cornelissen, passport,
184»-85*.

Gold, Natlian, deputy to meet royal
commissioners, 134*; agreement as
to boundari(»s of New York and
Connecticut, 135»-36».

(roldinge, William, warrant for pur-
chase of land near Amboy, N. J.,
117*.

(Tovernment of New. York, changes
in, 17r-72«.

Gravesend, mentioned, 60*, 85«, 87*,
118'; boundaries, 108*'-9*; com-
plaint of Thomas Applegate
against magistrates, 138*; mar-
riage licenses, 14r, 167^-68*; depu-
ties to Hempstead, 156*, 157*.

Greene, George, discharged, 114'.

Greene Island, mentioned, 162*.

Ci rover, James, warrant for pur-
chase of land near Amboy, N. J.,
117^

(» roves, Capt. Edward, deputy from

Col. Nicolls to Gov. Stuyvesant,

82», 88«.

(juilder, rate of in New York cur-
rency, 1G7\

(iuinva ((Juyny), (ship), arrival at
Nantasket Roads, 74'; at Nyack,
82"; ordered under command of
Sir Robert Carr to go to Dela-
ware bay. 104^ flags, 123\ 124';
receipt for ammunition, 124*;
(»rders for sailing, 124»-25% 133*;
delay in sailing, 125'.

Ciuydiou (ship), see Gideon (ship).

Guyon, Jaques, mentioned, 140'.

Haart, Halthazer de, see De Haart,

Halthazer.
Ilaeii. Isaju-k de. mentioned, 140*.
Hall. William, discharged, 114V
Ilallett. William, magistrate of

Flushing, 14r.

a Several succeeding documenU dated at Fort James.

INDEX

193

Harlem, order to concerning sale of
liquor to Indians, 15iy ; scout, non-
performance of duty, lG5*-(5(3';
annexed to New York, 173".

Harris, Peter, license to practise
medicine, 176*.

Hartford, mentioned, 91', 128", 134",
135».

Harvey, Matthias, complaints
made by in name of Oyster Bay,
110^; deputy to Hempstead, 156".

Hempstead (Ilampstead), permis-
sion given to raise recruits, 85*;
concerning Jeremy Wood of,
149'; meeting of deputies at, 154*-
55'; list of deputies to general
meeting, 156*; deputies from to
general meeting, 150*; appoint-
ment of committee to report to
general meeting, 156'-57*; mar-
riage license dated at, 157"; case
decided at general meeting, 180*.

Hermans, Ann, mentioned, 140".

Hewson, Thonias, discharged, 129*.

Hicks, John, deputy to Hempstead,
156".

Hide. Capt. Hugh, see Hyde, Capt
Hugh.

Hill, Humphrey, order for arrest
of. 183*.

Hill, Capt. William, witness to
articles of agreement between
royal commissioners and Capt.
Thomas Morley, 09*; to convey
letter from Com*r. Nicolls to
Peter Stuyvesant, 83% 87".

Hog Neck, mentioned, 120*.

Hog's island, see Matinlcock.

Hoofman, Martin, pass for, 58".

Hopewell (ship) pass to Holland,
68', 148"-49".

Horse Neck, warrant for possession
of, 180^-81«.

Horsley, Charles, discharged, 129".

Howe, Capt., land sold to, 131".

Howell, John, warrant for collec-
tion of taxes, 131"; instruction to,
132*; deputy to Hempstead, 156'.

Hul>bard (Hubbart), James, mar-
riage license, 147'; deputy to
Hempstead. 156"; member of com-
mltttK> to exajnine bounds of
towns on Long Island, 157*.

Hudson, Henry, order concerning,
106'.

Hudson river, mentioned, 77*.

Fluntlngtou, concerning Thomas
Powell of, 116"; deputies to
Hempstead, 156*, 157"; order to
magistrates of, 165*; landing of
tobacco in, 168"-69".

Iluygen, Hendrick, mentioned, 140*.

Hyde (Hide), Capt. Hugh, warrant
to compel reduction of New Am-
sterdam, 93' -94'; jack flag carried
by, 124'; ammunition sent to Capt
Thomas Morley, 124"; orders to
sail for Portsmouth, 124"-25", 133";
delay in sailing, 125'.

Import duties, 166^. See also Duties.

Indians, at Albany, treaty with,
110"-12"; trading with, 113";
honesty, 143'; no person to buy
lands of without permission from
governor, 143"; sale of liquor to,
159*; child stolen by, 169".

Jack flag carried by the Chiinea, 124*.

Jackson. Robert, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156".

Jamaica, permission given to raise
recruits in, 85*; boundaries, 143"-
44', 151"-52", 156"; warrant to
magistrates of. concerning Hen-
drick Thompson, 149*; case of
Andrew Messenger, 144'-45", 152"-
53*; under government of Con-
necticut, 153'; deputies to Hemp-
stead, 156".

Jane (ship), mentioned, 180".

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NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Jansen, Dlrick, master of the Jane,
180=*.

Jcssop :Jas8op), Edward, deputy to
Ilemijstead, 156*; member of com-
mittee to examine bounds of
towns on Long Island, 157^; child
stolen by Indians, 169*.

Jochems, David, pass for, 68\

Johnson, Henry, agreement with
Sir Robert Carr, 128^.

Ketchaxn (Cetchani), John, deputy

to Hempstead, 156*.
Keyen, Pieter Claes, citizenship

granted to, 64*.
Kinderhook, grant of laud near, to

Thomas Powell, lOr.
Kip, Jacob, oath of office. 147\

Lanckton, Joseph, sec Langton,
Joseph.

Lane, Daniel, deputy to Hempstead,
156*; member of committee to ex-
amine bounds of towns on Long
Island. 156*.

Langton (Lanckton), Joseph, dis-
posal of estate, 160^-61^ warrant
concerning estate, 181".

Lawrence, John, pass for, GO*; at-
torney for Flushing in dispute
over boundary, 151^ 156^ 157';
appointed alderman, 173'.

Lawrence (Laurence), Thomas,
complaint against magistrates of
Newtown, 138'-39*; order for re-
turn of animal to, 139^.

Lawrence, William, case of, 15V;
marriage license, 157*.

Lee, Richard, mentioned, 106\

I^enington (Ijcnenton), Henry, war-
rant to surrender land to Oyster
Bay, llOS 120\

Leverett Maj.-Gen., mentioned.
74*.

Levy, Asser, citizenship granted to,
68\

Liquors, sale to Indians* 150^; duty
on, 166^

London, mentioned, 114*.

Long Island, limits of, Gov. Stuyvo-
sant's agreement with CaptJohu
Scott respecting, 92*; soldiers to
retain their arms, 1(X)^ earl of
Stirling empowers James Forrest
to let or sell any part of, 130^;
collection of taxes, 13r-32*;
towns on, under government of
Connecticut, 131', 153'; taxes and
gov(?rnment, 132*-33*; wholly
within the Duke of York's patent,
131^ 132*, 135*; magistrates con-
tinued in office, 132'; meeting Of
deputies at Hempstead, 154*-57^
committee appointe<l to examine
drafts of several towns on, 156*-
57*; surveyor of customs, l(>8*-(>9*;
declaration of war against Dutch
communicated to people of, 178*-
79".

Ix)ockermans (Looc^uermans), Cov-
ert, pass for, 59*; restoration of
land to, 106^-7"; land sold by, to
Oyster Bay, llOS 120», 130*-31*;
certificate of citizenship, 121*.

I^ooten, Derrick, mentioned, 140*.

Lovell, Thomas, certificate of dis-
charge, 165'.

Lubbertsen, Frederick, deputy to
Hempstead, 156*.

Lutlieran minister, permission to
procure, 136'.

Mamaroneck river, the west bounds
of Connecticut, 135'.

Manhattan island, intended expedi-
tion against, 75^-77"; Gov. Win-
tlirop requested to meet expedi-
tion against, 78*; Col. Nicolls de-
mands surrender, 81*-82^, 86^-87*;
people from Netherlands may set-
tle at 84'; Gov. Stuyvesant
denies right of England to, 87*-

INDEX

195

Manhattan island, continued,
92»; date of settlement, 80* : arti-
cles of surrender, 95-08, 102-4:
commission to treat upon terms
of surrender, 101'-2*. f^re also
New York.

Manning. John, witness to treaty
with Indians, lir.

Marriage license, of James IIulv
bard and Elizabeth Bayly, 147";
of John Cockrell and Mary Page,

148^; of William Lawrence and

Elizabeth Smith, 157*; of John
Thorne and Mary Pearsall, 157';
of Peter Tilton and Rebeccali
Brazier, 167'-68*; of Thomas Cox
and Elizabeth Blashford. 170\

Marshall. John, discharged, r20\

Marshpath Kills, see Maspeth.

Martens, RoloflFe, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*.

Martin Gerretson's bay, mentioned,
10G\

Maryland, mentioned, 88^ 126'.

Mash Peake Kills, see Maspeth.

Maspeth, (Mash Peake Kills,
Marshpath Kills), mentioned, 102*,
170*, 181».

Massachusetts Bay colon3% orders
issued to royal commissioners,
72'-73'; help requested in expedi-
tion against New York, 75*-77';
answer from council, 77^-78';
communication of council on
sending soldiers to Manhattan,
03*; royal commissioners ac-
knowledge readiness of, to aid in
reducing Dutch, 100'- 1*; declara-
tion of war against Dut(?h com-
municated to, 177'-78'.

Massachusetts Bay colony, gov-
ernors of, see Bellingham, Rich-
ard; Endlcott, John.

Mathews, Thomas, warrant for
arrest of negro escaping from,
116*.

Matinicock island (Matninlcongh),
to be restored to Govert I^oocker-
mans, 106"; sold to James For-
i-est, isr.

Maverick, Samuel, orders from gen-
eral court to, 72*-73*; letter from
royal commissioners instructing
him to come to Nantasket, 72^-73';
concerning command of ship
WilUam and Xicholaa, 98*; letter
to Gov. Endlcott on affairs at
Manhattan, 100*- 1'; commissions
Sir Robert Carr to go to Delaware
bay. 104*; letter to Gov. Arnold
on reduction of New York, 107*-8*;
recall of Sir Robert Carr, 121';
commissions Gov. Nlcolls to go to
Delaware, 12r-22*; Capt Hyde
carried a jack flag, by allowance,
124'; sailing orders to Capt. Hyde,
124--25^ i:{3=; boundaries of Con-
necticut and New York defined,
135»-36'.

Mayor, office created, 172^; com-
mission, 172"'-74''; oath of ofllce,
174".

Meacock, Mary, case ot, 153*, 166".

M(»gapolensis, Rev. John, appointed
to ask reasons for appearance of
English fleet, 80".

Megapolensls, Samuel, appointed to
ask reasons for appearance of
P^nglish fleet, 80"; sent to confer
with deputies from Com'r Nlcolls,
02*; commissioner to treat upon
terms of surrender for New
Netherlands, 08', 102\ 102^

Meigs, (Marke. Mikx), Mark, failure
to pay rent for land, 107*.

Mespat Kills, see Maspeth.

Mess<Miger, Andrew, pass for, 58';
complaint against magistrate of
.Jamaica, 144», 152»-53*.

Middlobrough. permission given to
raise recruits for army, 85*. See
also Newtown.

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NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Mikx, Marko, see Meigs, Mark.

Milford, mentioned, 61'.

Military ordinances, 79'-80*.

:Miller, Edward, discharged, 182'.

Mills, Richard, death by cruel
treatment, 84*.

Minister, Lutheran, permission to
procure, 136".

Moesman, Arent Jansen, mentioned,
140*.

Mohawk Indians, treaty with, 110*-
12^

Momoronock river, see Mamaroneck
river.

Moncke, John, discharged, 129'.

Moroau, Bastion, pass for, 70'.

Morley, Capt. Thomas, warrant
to press ship William and Nicholas
into service of king, W; agree-
ment with royal commissioners,
08*-l)l)*; receipt for ammunition,
124».

Mousman, sec Moesman.

Mutiny of garrison at Fort James,
133".

NaJaCy see Nyack.

Nannadeyo, an Indian chief, 111'.

Nantasket Roads, orders issmtl lo
royal commissioners on arrival
at, 72=^-73'; letter from. 73».

Navasink (X. J.) purchase of lands
near, 117"; settlement of, 168'.

Nayack, sec Nyack.

Naylor, Thomas, warrant for arrest
of servant of, 170*-71".

Needham, Capt. Robert, deputy
from Col. NIcolls to Gov. Stuy-
vesant, 82», 83% 88"; rules for set-
tlement of Navasink, 168=; war-
rant concerning child stolen by
Indians. 161>'': warrant for deliv-
ery of negro, 170*; warrant for ar-
rest of runaway servants, 170"-
71", 182»-83\

Negroes, runaway, warrants for,
11(;"-17*, 170'; of West India com-
pany, payment for, 122*.

Neshaquake, mentioned, 157'.

Netherlands, people from may
freely come and go, 84«.

Neuten Hook, grant of land near to
Thomas Powell, 161'.

Nevisans, purchase of land from,
117'. Sec also Navasink.

New Amsterdam, mentioned, 98*;
new name, 184". See also Man-
hattjin Island; New York.

N(*w Castle, Jacob Vis allowed to
dispose of his house in, 182*.

New England, commissioners for
affairs of, petition from inhabit-
ants of Westchester to. 83'-84';
England's rights in, 88=; commis-
sioners request general courts to
send notice of visits from, royal
commissioners, 128'-29*.

Now Harlem, mentioned, 173*.

New Holland, mentioned, 86^, 88",
112\ Sec also New York.

New Jersey, license to purchase
land from Nevisans in, 117*.

New Utrecht, boundaries. 108^-9*; to
elect deputies to meeting at
H<Mnpstead. 155'; deputies from
to Hempstead, 156'; license con-
cerning Jacques Cortelyou of,
162'.

New York, date of settlement, 89*;
first mentioned. 100"; granted to
Duke of Y'ork, 107*; appointment
of notary public, 125'; mutiny of
soldiers In garrison, 133'; declar-
ation to. concerning seizure of
West India company's estate,
]-l2'-43*; officials of, 146M7*, 172»-
71-: marriage licenses, 167*;
changes in government 171*-72';
mayor and aldermen's commis-
sion, 172'-74»; first mayor, 173«;

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197

New York, continued.
name changed from New Amster-
dani. 184*. See also Manhattan
island.

New York state, boundaries, 132*,
135»-36».

Newman, William, complaint
against 159*, 160».

Newten, see Neuten Hook.

Newtown (Middlebrough), permis-
sion given to raise recruits, 86*;
old form of name, 85*; warrant to
magistrates, 138^-39; marriage
lice- uses, 148' ; case of Thomas and
Mary Case, 153*; deputies to
Hempstead, 156*. See also Mas-
peth.

NicoUs, Mathias, witness to sale of
land by Isaac Forrest, 69"; to
convey letter from Com'r Nicolls
to Peter Stuyvesant, 83*, 87*; wit-
ness to agreement l>etween royal
commissioners and Capt. Thomas
Morley, 99*; warrant to search
the Oideon, 105*; letter concerning
Uannah Bradish, 160^-61*.

Nicolls, Richard, orders from gen-
eral court to, 72*-73*; advises Gov.
Winthrop of arrival, 73'; letters
to Sir Robert Carr and Samuel
Maverick instructing them to
come to Nantasket, 73'-74*; letter
to Sir Henry Bennett on proposed
expedition against New York,
74»-77»; asks Massachusetts Bay
colony for aid against Dutch, 77*;
letter to Gov. Winthrop request-
ing him to meet exi)edition
against New York, 78*; letter
from Gov. Stuyvesant asking rea-
sons for appearance of English
fleet, 80*-81*; letter to Gov. Stuy-
vesant demanding surrender, 81*-
82*, 8e*-87*; omission of signa-
ture to letter, 82"; promises that
people from Netherlands may

Nichols, Richard, continued.
freely come and go, 84*; gives
authority to raise troops in west-
ern Long Island, 85>; letter from
Gov. Stuyvesant on sendlngdepu-
ties, 85*-8e^; letter from Gov.
Stuyvesant denying rights of
England and claiming title for
Holland, 87*-92*; letter from gen-
eral court to, on sending soldiers
to Manhattan, 93^; warrant to
Capt Hyde to prosecute the
Dutch, 93'-94*; warrant to press
ship William and Nicholas Into
service of king, 94"; agreement to
articles of surrender, 98*; con-
cerning command of ship William
and Nicholas, 98*; letter concern-
ing soldiers on Long Island, 100';
letter to Gov. Endicott on aflTairs
at Manhattan, lOO'-l*; appoints
commissioners to treat on sur-
render, 103*-4*; commissions Sir
Robert Carr to reduce Dutch at
Delaware bay, 104*; gives war-
rant to search the Oideon, 105*;
commissions Col. Cartwright to
take possession of Fort Orange,
105*; order concerning Henry
Hudson and David Anderson,
10G*;warrants concerning Oyster
Bay, 10G*-7*, 110*, 120*; letter to
Gov. Arnold on reduction of New
York, 107*-8*; warrant concern-
ing Gravesend and New Utrecht,
108'-9*; banishment of John de
Decker, 109*; case of John Conk-
ling vs Govert Loockermanns,
110\ 120*, 130*-31*; agreement re-
garding trade, taxation and gov-
ernment at Albany, 112*-14*; let-
ter concerning discharged sol-
diers, 114*; gives pass to John
Scott, 115*; shipping order, 11.5*-
16"; warrants for runaway
negroes, 11G'-17*; warrants for

NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Nichols, Richard, continued,
purchase of land from Novlsaus,
HT"; warrants concerning
Timothy Gabry and Jan Jansen
Verryn. 117»-18«, liy-20*; declara-
tion concerning oath of allegi-
ance, 118*-19*; confirmation of
authority in Rensselacrwyck.
119»; recall of Sir Robert Carr.
12P; commission to Delaware,
121^-22'; order concerning pay-
ment for negroes, 122'; order con-
cerning shipping customs, 122'-
23*; receipt for flags and com-
pass, 123^ Capt Hyde carried a
jack flag by permission, 124^; re-
ceipt for ammunition, 124"; sail-
ing orders to Capt. Hyde, 124'-25^
133'; appointment of notary pub-
lic, 125"; discharge of Serg. Barn-
ardiston, 130*; warrant for col-
lection of taxes, 131^-32'; letters
to people of Long Island, 132"-33';
178*-79'; order relating to pay-
ment of duties, 133"*-34'; boun-
daries of Connecticut and New
York defined, 135'-36'*; permission
to secure Lutheran minister, 136^
warrant for return of Ann Wood,
137*; permit to Cornelius Steen-
wick to trade with Holland, 137'-
38"; order concerning Thomas
Applegate, 138'; warrant to mag-
istrates of Newtown, 138^-31)=;
order to restore animal to
Thomas Lawrence, ISD^; passes
for ship Uvity, 139M0'; order for
a|*rest of West India company's
estate, 140M1'; appointment of

. oncers of Flushing, 141"; declara-
tion concerning seizure of West
India company's estate, 142'-43';
on boundaries of Jamaica and
Flushing, 143'-44^; 151^-52=; sum-
mons to Jamaica officials, 144M5";

Nichols, Richard, continued,

marriage licenses given by, 147*,
157*, 167^-68*, 170*; pass for ship
Uopciccll, 148*-49*; case of Henry
Thompson, 149*-50*; case of Wil-
liam Lawrence, 151*; case of An-
drew Messenger, 152=-53*; case of
Thomas and Mary Case, 153*,
106'; announcement of meeting
at Hempstead, 154' -55"*; deputy
governor under Duke of York,
157"; proclaims Shelter Island a
separate township, ir>7*-58*; per-
mission to the Crof<t Heart to en-
ter port, 158*; warrant concern-
ing sale of liquor to Indians, 159*;
order to summon a court to hear
case of Charles Bridges, 159*;
warrant for seizure of John Saf-
fln's runaway servant, 159*-60*;
warrant for delivery of goods to
Charles Bridges, ICO*; grant of land
to Thomas Powell, 101*, 162'-63=;
permission to P. P. Schuyler to
buy lands, 161*-62'; warrant con-
cerning employing of Jaques
Cortelyou, 1(»2"; proclamation
concerning bnkc^rs of Albany,
163'; permission to Johannes
Clute and Jan Hendrlck Bruyns
to buy land, 163"; order to Corne-
lius Van Ruyven to straighten
accounts. 104*, 171*; warrant to
Arnold Cornells to dispose of cat-
tle, 1(J5*; certificate of discharge
for John Paine, and Thomas
Lovell. 1(55'; concerning scout of
Harlem, 105'-00^ on duties, 166^-
07'; Jolm Underhlll appointed
surveyor of Long Island, 168"-69*;
titles of New York oflaclals
dianged, 17P-72^; commission to
ma^'or, ald(M*nion and sheriff,
172''-74^ confiscation of West In-
dia company's estate. 174^-75*;
warrant for seizure of Ann

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199

Nichols, liichard, continued.

Furse, 175*-76'; proclamation con-
cerning Peter Harris, 176*; letter
to Gov. John Wlnthrop, 177*; let-
ter to Gov. BelUngham, 177'-78=;
letter to Gov. Thomas Prince.
178*; letter to Gov. Benedict Ar-
nold, 178»; passport to Jacques
Cousseau, 180*; warrant for John
Richbeirs possession of Horse
Necli, 180'-8P; warrant concern-
ing estate of Joseph Langton,
181'; order for John De Capres
to appear before him, 181'-82';
Jacob Vis allowed to dispose of
his house, 182"; license to trade
granted to William Darvall, 183^
citizenship granted to Aliard An-
thony, 183'-84*; citizenship grant-
ed to Balthazer De Haart, 184*;
passport given to Simon Cornelis-
sen Glide, 184'-85*; passport given
to Kobbe Roberts, 185\

Nishaqualce, see Neshaqualie.

Noble, AVilliam, magistrate of
Flushing, UV

Nondarowna, an Indian chief, lll^

Nooten Hoolc, see Neuten Hootc.

Norwood, Henry, discharged, 129*.

Notary public, appointment, 12^)^

Nutten Hooli, see Neuten Hooli.

Nyacli, English fleet at, 80».

Oath of allegiance to Great Britain,

118^-19», 145M6''.
Oath of office, of burgomasters and

schepens, 14(j^AT; of mayor and

aldermen, 174".
Obe, Hendriclc, mentioned, 176=.
Officers, orders for conduct of, 70^-

80*.

Officials of New Yorlj, 146'-47', 172»-
74».

Ohgehando, a Mohawlc chief, 110*.

Oliver, Capt. James, to present

orders to royal commissioners.
72'.

Ondiahes, 111*.

Onehyendehunah, an Indian chief,

iir.

Onliway, see Fairfield.

Ordinances, military, 79^-80*.

Oronoque river, mentioned, 61^

Outhout (Out Gout), Fobb, agree-
ment with Sir Robert Carr, 128«.

Oyster Bay, mentioned, 59*; dis-
putes over land on, 106*-7*, 110*,
120*, 130*-3r, 180*; deputies to
Hempstead, 156*, 157"; landing of
tobacco in, 168"-69».

PacamtehookeSy 111'.

Page, Mary, marriage license, 148*.

Paine, John, certificate of discharge,
1(J5\

Pa sea ta way, see Piscataqua.

Pa sloe, John, discharged, 114*.

I'assall, Nicholas, see Pearsall,
Nicholas.

Passil, Mary, see Pearsall, MAry.

Paul, Thomas, sec Powell, Thomas.

Pearsall (Passil), Mary, marriage
license. 157'.

Pearsall (Passall), Nicholas, con-
stable of Flushing, 14P.

P(»ll, Thomas, mentioned, 03"; date
of his purchase in Westchester,
S3*.

IVltrles, exi»orted, duty on, 167'.

Pembertou's isle, mentioned, 74\

Pertli Amboy, warrant for pur-
chase of land near, 109'.

Peters, Noe, pass for, 60'.

Peterson, Lucas, agreement with
Sir Rol^ert Carr, 128^

Pt'torson, Riender, pass for, 58'.

Phillips, Frederick, pass for, 67*.

Pinchon, Capt. Jolm, see Pyhchon,
Capt. John.

Pinnehoocks, IIP.

Piscataqua, commissioners on board

Elias at, 73'.
Plott, John, land at Oyster Bay

leased to. 120'.

200

NBW YOBK STATB LIBRART

Plymouth colony, governor of, 178*.

Poppen, John, pass for, 6r.

Portsmouth (Eng.), Capt. Hyde
ordered to sail to, 124"-25*, 133«.

Poutopecke, mentioned, 117^.

Powell, Corporal, mentioned, 148*.

Powell (Paul), Thomas, mentioned,
IW; grant of land to, 161*, 162*-
63».

Prince, Gov. Thomas, letter to from
Gov. Nicolls urging necessity of
cooperation against Dutch, 178*.

Providence plantation, mentioned,
107*. See also Rhode Island.

Public officials, titles changed, 171'-
72".

Pynchon (Pinchon), Capt John,
messenger to royal commission-
ers, 93*; commissioner to treat
upon terms of surrender of New
Netherlands, 98*, 102*, 103*; mes-
senger from royal commissioners
to Gov. Endicott, 100'.

Quinby, John, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*.

Banao, Jonas, mentioned, 139*.

Raritans river, mentioned, lir.

Rawson, Edward, secretary of
Mass. general court, 78*, 93*.

Recognicon of ships, 97^, 122*, 133*.

Rensselaerwyek, authority of Jere-
mias Van Rensselaer in, 119*.

Requevllle, Charles, pass for, 70*.

Rhode Island, mentioned, 107*, 137S
ns\ 178^.

Richards, James, deputy to meet
royal commissioners, 134*; agree-
ment as to boundaries of New
York and Connecticut, 135*-36*.

Richbell, John, warrant for posses-
sion of Horse Neck, 180'-81*.

Xiisdon, , warrant for seizure of

servant of, 175*-7G*.

River, Jaques, mentioned, 140*.

Road Island, see Rhode Island.

Roberts, Fobbe, passport issued to,
185*.

Rogers, Johannes, mentioned, 140*.

Rombouts, Francis, pass for, GO*.

Round Island, permission given lo
purchase, 162*.

Royal commissioners, see Commis-
sioners, royal.

Ruyven, Cornells, see Van Ruyven,
Cornells.

Saffln, John, warrant for arrest of
runaway servant, 159*-60*.

8t Jacob (ship), mentioned, 60*.

Salem, mentioned, Ql\

Samuel (ship), mentioned, 6r.

Sandy Hook, mentioned, 158*.

Schenectady, inhabitanis forbidden
to trade with Indians for beaver,
113*.

Schepens, of New York, oath taken
by, 14(5*-47*; title abolished, 172*.

Sehivelberg, Jan, mentioned, 140*.

Schoneestade, see Schenectady.

Schryver, Jean, mentioned, 140^.

Schuyler, Philip Petersen, permis-
sion to buy land from Indians,
l(Jl*-62*.

Scott, Capt. John, agreement with
concerning limits of Long Island,
92*; pass given to, 115*; men-
tioned, 152*, 167*.

Scout of Harlem, non-performance
of duty, 165*-(>6»; title abolished,
172*.

Seatalcott, see Setauket.

Solwick. Jonathan, order for search
for servant of, 183\

Seneca Indians, treaty with, 110^-12^.

Sonequani, Thomas, complaint
against, 159*, IGO*.

Setauket (Ashford, Seatalcott),
mentioned, 115*; deputies to
Ilorapstead, 15G^ 15G*.

Sotduuthohaugo, an Indian chief,

iir.

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201

Shanarage, a Mohawk chief, 110*.

Shelter Island, a separate township,
IST'-SS*.

Sheriff, office created, 172^ com-
mission, 173*; oath of office, 174".

Shipping, order concerning, 115*-1G'.
See also Customs and duties.

Ships* flags, 123^-24«.

Slaves, fugitive, orders for recap-
ture, 116»-17*, 170*.

Sliehtenhorst (Sticktenhorst), Ger-
rit, delegate from Albany to con-
fer with council at New York,
112».

Smart John, discharged, 129".

Smitli, Carel, mentioned, 140*.

Smith, Derrick, permit to trade, 68».

Smith, Derick Yansen, pass, for,
60».

Smith, Elizabeth, marriage license,
157'.

Smith, Hendrick Bamesen, license
to employ Jacques CJortelyou,
162*.

Smith, John, witness to treaty with
Indians, lir.

Smith, Richard, mentioned, 157".

Smithson, James, discharged, 129";
warrant for arrest of, 170"-71'.

Soachoenighta, a Mohawk chief,
110".

Soldiers, orders for conduct of, 79^-
80*; on Long Island, to retain
their arms, 100^; discharged, 114=,
129"-30*.

South Hampton, deputies to Hemp-
stead, 150", 156".

South river, see Delaware river.

Southold (South Hold), montioned,
131*; deputies to Hempstead, 156*.

Splcer, Richard, discharged, 129*.

Stamford, order for search for ser-
vants of residents, 183\

Stealman, John, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156".

Steenwyck (Steenwlcke, Stenwick,
Steenwick), Cornells, citizenship
granted to. 01"; sent to confer
with deputies from Com*r Nicolls,
86*, 86^ 92=*; commissioner to treat
upon terms of surrender for New
Netherlands, 98". 102*, 102^; award
in case of Timothy Gabry and
Jan Jansen Verryn, 120*; permis-
sion to trade with Holland, 137"-
38", 148"-49"; oath of office, 146";
Information given by as to ship
Crost Heart, 158".

Stephen (an Indian), witness to
treaty with Indians, lir.

Stevenson, Oloff, see Van Cortlandt,
Oloff Stevensen.

Sticktenhorst, Jerrit, see Sliehten-
horst, ( Jerri t.

Stiles (Styles), Thomas, mentioned,
137\

Stirling, earl of, date of power of
attorney given to James Forrest
by, 130".

Stratford, mentioned, 58".

Stratton, John, deputy to Hemp-
stead, ItW.

Striker, John, deputy to Hempstead,
156\

Stuyvesant, Balthazar, pass for, 01".

Stuyvosant, Nicholas William, pass
for, 60".

Stuyvesant, Oloffe, see Van Cort-
landt, Oloff Stevenson.

Stuyvesant, Gov. Peter, pass for,
00"; letter to royal commission-
ers asking reasons for appearance
of p:n>rlish fleet, 80^-81"; letter
from Richard Nicolls to, demand-
ing surrender. 81«-82*', 8C"-87*; let-
tor to Coni'r Nicolls on sending
deputies, 85'-.SG»; letter to Coin*r
Nicolls denying; rights of England
and clainiing title for Holland,
87''-92"; commission to treat upon

202

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Stuyvesant Gov. Peter, continued.
terms of surrender. 101'-2*; agree-
ment to articles of surrender,
102*-3'; warrant for arrest of
negroes escaping from, 117*; to
render account of property of
West India company, 140M1*; re-
ceiver of estate, 142".

Styles, Thomas, see Stiles, Thomas.

SuflPells, Govert, mentioned, 140*.

Sunderland, Mathew, land on Oys-
ter Baj sold to, 130^

Surrender of Manhattan, articles of,
*J5-08, 102-4.

Surveyor of customs, 168*-C9*.

Swau, John, mentioned, 140^.

Swedes, agreement with Sir Robert
Carr, 12T*-28^

Taxes on Long Island, collection,
131'-32».

Teesen, Claes, pass for, 58*.

Teller, Andrew, permit to trade, Q2\

Terry, Thomas, proof of sale of
lands on Oyster Bay, 131'.

Tennis (Tunis), Gysbert, delegate to
Hempstead, 15G^

Tewasserany, a Seneca chief, 110".

Thomas, David, discharged, 114'.

Thomi)son, Henry, charged with
disloyal speech, 149*-50'.

Thompson, John, pass for, QV.

Thorne, John, marriage license,
157".

Tilton, Peter, marriage license, 167'-
68'.

Tobacco, duty on, 123^ 107*; smug-
gling of, IGO'.

Tonn(4nan, Pieter, mentioned, 140*.

Topping, Thomas, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156- ; member of committee
to examine bounds of towns on
\Amix Island. 15G\

Treaty witli Indians at Albany,
110^-12*.

Tunis, Glsbert, see Teunis, Gysbert.

Ulissen, permission given to raise
recruits for army, 85*. See al90
Flushhig.

Underbill, John, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*; member of committee
to examine bounds of towns on
Long Island, 157*; surveyor of
customs, 168*-69».

Unity (ship), passport, 64*; collection
of duty on tobacco, 123=; passen-
gers, 131)M0^

rntpiet, see Fairfield.

Usher, Robert, order for search for
servant of, 183*.

Van Aken (Van Akes), Jan Coster,
ilelegate from Albany to confer
with council at New York, 112*.

Van Bergh, John, pass for, 64*.

Van Bohemen, Pieter Bruynseu.
mentioned, 140^.

^'an Brugh (Van Brough, Van Brug-
ges, Brugges), Johannes, oath of
office, 146*; information given by
as to ship Crost Heart, 158*; ap-
pointed alderman, 173*.

Van Cortlandt (van kortlant, van
Cortlant, OlofTe Stuyvesant), Oloflf
Stevensen, commissioner to treat
upon tt!rms of surrender for New
Netherlands, 98*, 102*, 102^ oath
of office, 146*; information given
by as to ship Crost Heart, 158*;
appointed alderman, 173*.

Van Couwenhoven, Jacob, pass for,
60=.

Van Couwenhoven, Jan Gerretse,
pass for, 70*.

Van der Grist, Paulus Leendertseu,
appointed to ask reasons for ap-
pearance of English fleet, 80*.

Vanderheyden, Jean Cornelius,men-
tinned, 140*.

Vander Veen, Walewyn, mentioned,
140*.

Van Ditmaersen, Pieter Claes, men-
tioned, 140*.

INDEX

203

Van Erlanger, Ilendrick Hen-
drickse, mentioned, 139*.

Van Graft, Siewort Dircks, men-
tioned, 158*.

Van Jevern, Jean Meynderts, men-
tioned, 140*.

Van Nieukirk, Cornelius Brantse,
mentioned, 140*.

Van Ooscen, Pleter Synions, citizen-
ship jj:ranted to, 04*.

Van lUisenbergli, William, pass for,
01».

Van Ret*s, Gerrett, mentione<i, 140".

Van Rensselaer (Renzluer), Jere-
niias, authority and privileges,
119*.

Van Ruyven (van Riven), Cornelius,
secretary to Gov. Stuyvesant, 81',
102*. 103^ sent to confer with
deputies from Com*r Nicolls, 86',
S(i'. 02*; order to concerning pay-
ment for negroes, 122"; to receive
recognicon of ships bound to Hol-
land, 123', 133'; to render account
of property of West India com-
pany. 140M1", 164\ 171*; receiver
of West India company's estate,
142"; appointed aldennan, 173*.

Van Steenwyck, 8ec Steenwyck.

Vantiell, Gerrit Saunders, agree-
ment with Sir Robert Carr, 128*.

Varlett (Verleett, Verlett). Nicholas,
commissioner to treat upon terms
of surrender for New Nether-
lands, 98^ 102», 102^.

Verbeck, Jan, delegate from Albany
to confer with council at New
York, 112».

Verplanke, William, pass for, 60*.

Verryn, Jan Jansen, warrant con-
cerning, 117'-18*; order concern-
ing, 119*-20*.

Virginia, mentioned, 58^, 6V, 69*, 88»,
185^

Vis, Jacob, allowed to dispose of his
house. 182*.

Vos (Fosse), Baltasar de, deputy to

Hempstead, 156*,
Vos. Mathew de, award in case of

Timothy (Jabry and Jan Jansen

Vorryu, 120'.

Walters, Edward, warrant to con-
cerning child stolen by Indians,
160*.

Wampiug, mentioned. 111*.

Wampum, 113', 166', 167".

Ward, Natlianiell, discharged, 129*.

Wassels, Warner, see Wessels, War-
ner.

Waters, Anthony, mentioned, 151^
ir)6«.

Watson, liUke, mentioned, 150^

Watts, Ellas, license to raise re-
cruits for army, 85'.

Wells, William, deputy to Hemp-
stead, 156*.

Wessels, ('hristien. pass for, 69*.

Wessels, Warner, adjustment of ac-
counts, 171*.

West India company, date of char-
ter, 88\* payment for negroes of,
122=; arrest of estate, 140M1";
debts due to estate, declaration
concerning, 142'-43'; Cornells
Van Ruyven appointed to
straighten accounts, 164*; ac-
counts with Warner Wessels and
Jonas Bartleson, 171*; confisca-
tion of estate, 174^-75*.

West Indies, mentioned, 60''. See
also Curacoa,

Westchester, sales of land in, 83*;
inhabitants complain of cruel
treatment by Dutch government,
83^-84*; wan-ants to constable of,
116», 160", 109*. 170*; deputies
to Hempstead, 156*, 157*.

Wetherell, Nathanlell, discharged,
129*.

Whipping, certain offences punish-
ed by, 114».

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Whitehead, Daniel, mentioned, 139*.

Wild land on I^ng Island consid-
ered a chattel by custom, 13(f.

Willett, Capt. Thomas, pass for,
70'; witness to treaty wltli In-
dians. Ill*; appointed mayor,
173».

William and Nicholas (ship), warrant
to press Into service of king. 94^
agreement with royal commis-
sioners and captain concerning.
1)8*-1>9"; ordered under command
of Sir Robert Carr to go to Dela-
ware bay, 104'; supply of am-
munition, 124*.

Willis (Willys), Samu(»l. commis-
sioner to treat upon terms of sur-
render for New Nctherland, 08',
102'. 103".

Winder, John, pass for, G$)\

Winthrop, John, governor of Con-
necticut, letters from royal com-
missioners on th(?ir arrival at
Nantasket Uoads. 73': meeting
of royal commissioners with son
of, 78^ summoned to meet royal
commissioners du west end of
lAmg Island, 78^ hotter to from
Col. NIrolls promising tliat peo-
ple from N(»tlierlands may fi'tnMy
come and go. 84": commissioner
to treat upon terms of surrender
for New N(»therlands. 08». l(rj\
1(KT; to meet royal commis-
sioners, 1:54"; agn't'mcut as to
]>oundaries of New York and
Connecticut, 1,'{;V-.'5(P: letter to

from (lov. Nlcolls urging neces-
sity of cooperation against Dutch,

Winthrop, Capt John jr, deputy
to meet royal commissioners,
134*; agreement as to boundaries
of New I'ork and Connecticut,
13r)'-3(5».

Wintu<*k, Edward, order for search
for, 182».

Wise. Edward, discharged, 114*.

Withart. Jean, mentioned. 140".

Wood. Ann. warrant for return of,
137'.

Wood, Jeremy, mentioned, 141)'.

Wood. John, mentioned, 13T*.

Wood, Jonas, failure to pay rent
for land, 107'; deputy to Hemp-
stead, 150'; member of committee
to examine bounds of towns on
I>ong Island, IST'.

Woodard, Richard, sec Woodward,
Richard.

WoodlHM-ry, Isaac, pass for, 61^

Woodward (Woodard), Richard,
pow(»r of attorney, 69*.

Tarmouthy mentioned, 110\

Yorassen, Hendrick, sai Brinker-
hoflP. Hendrick Joerlsen.

York, Duke of, mentioned, 85', 107*.
110', 118\ 135", 147*, 154«, 157»,
hV2\ 172', 173*, 175«.

Yorkshire, order of Gov. Nlcolls
s(Mit to people of, 179*. See also
I^ong Island.

Young. Capt. John, letter from
Com'r Nlcolls to concerning sol-
diers on Long Ishind, 100*; war-
rant for conception of taxes, 182';
instruction to. 132*; deputy to
ll(»mpst«'ad, 15G*.

Youugbloet Abraham, mentioned,
140*.

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University of the State of New York

State Library Bulletin

HISTORY No. ,5

June 1899

ANNOTATED LIST OF MANUSCRIPTS

PRKFATORY NOTE

The following list of the principal manuscripts in the New York state
library, originally prepared by the late archivist, George R. Howell, has
been enlarged and a partial bibliography added by Charles A. Flagg,
sub-librarian (history) The arrangement is chronologic in the order in
which the manuscripts were added to the library. For convenience of
reference the different collections have been numbered consecutively and
the titles given are those lettered on the backs of the volumes. Where
these seem inexact or misleading, additional information is given in a
note. In the bibliography each entry is followed by the New York state
library call number. Volume and page numbers are separated by a
colon; e. g. 6: 170 means vol. 6, p. 170. Special thanks are due to
Henry Harmon Noble of the state historian's office who kindly placed
his valuable notes on the manuscripts at the disposal of the library as an
aid in compiling this bulletin.

1846

1 Proceeding^ Albany committee of correspondence, 1775-78.

2 v.

Bought from the descendants of Matthew Visscher.

1848

2 Colonial laws

Manuscript colonial laws, about 175 in number, dated 1691 to
1725 and engrossed on large folio sheets of parchment, often several
acts on a sheet. A list of these acts in the library in 1855 is given
in the catalogue of the law library for that year.

2IO NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

3 Charter of Charles 2

The original charter of the territory of New York from Charles 2
to his brother the duke of York in 1664. This is on parchment
framed and is 32 by 27 inches in size.

1850

4 Minutes of commissioners for detecting conspiracies, 1 778-1 781.

2 V.

These papers belonged to Leonard Gansevoort jr, secretary of the
commissioners, and were given to the state library by his grandson,
Thomas Hun, M. D. of Albany.

5 Sir William Johnson*s mss. 26 v

These papers cover the period from 1738 to 1790 and shed much
light on the colonial history of the state from Albany westward
through the Mohawk valley. The manuscripts in the first 22 vol-
umes were bought by Lieut.-Gov. Tayler at the sales of confiscated
property during the revolution, and were given to the state by John
Tayler Cooper of Albany. These were mounted and bound under
the supervision of E. B. O'Callaghan about 1850.

In 1863 additional manuscripts and correspondence of Johnson
were bought for $500. These mounted in 4 volumes were in 1867
added to the 22 volumes already in the library, and a calendar of
the whole set prepared and bound in one volume.

In 1865 an index ordered by a concurrent resolution of senate and
assembly Ap. 5, 1856, was completed. This was bound in 1870.

These manuscripts must be distinguished from another collection
of Sir William Johnson papers which was deposited in 7 bundles in
the office of the secretary of state Ap. 16, 1801. Most of the latter
are included in the volumes of " New York colonial mss" (see
no. 19). With a few exceptions they were printed in Docu-
mentary history of the state of Neiv York (quarto ed.) 2 : 315-583,
with a list of missing papers 2 : 584.

1851

6 Rev. Dr Westerlo*s manuscripts. 9 v.

This collection of the writings of Rev. Eilardus Westerlo in the
Dutch and Latin languages was given to the library by Mrs Rens-
selaer Westerlo.

LIST OF MANUSCRIPTS 211

1853

7 George Clinton papers. 52 V.

These pw.pers contain material for a military history of the revolu-
tionary war, mentioning the movements of the enemy, mostly within
the state, and the, counter movements of the patriot forces to defeat the
plans of the British. The papers in the first 23 volumes were
bought in 1853, the legisla'ure, on July 21, appropriating $2500 for
that purpose, and $500 for arranging, indexing and binding.

In 1883 a large number of additional manuscripts was bought,
from which v. 24-38 were calendared and bound under the super-
vision of George W. Clinton, y. 39-48 are chiefly land papers
which have been bound since as follows :
V. 39 New York city v. 46 Delaware co.

v. 40-42 Kayaderosseras v. 47 Various counties

V, 43-44 Dutchess co. v. 48-49 Miscellaneous

V. 45 Fonda and Oriskany patents v. 50-52 Deeds and maps

For reports by George W. Clinton as editor in charge of the work
of arranging and indexing the Clinton manuscripts, see Annual
report 0/ the New York state library^ 1882, 64:145-48; 1883,65:
10-14; 1884,66:15-21; 1885, 67:19-31. For report on the Clin-
ton papers by H. A. Homes, see Annual report of the New York
state library^ 1886, 68: 11- 12.

V. 1-3 are in press as appendix N of Annual report of the state his-
torian of the state of Ne^v Yorh, 1898, v. 3.

8 Andre' papers. 12 manuscripts

These papers were found in Major Andre's boots when captured
by Paulding, Van Wart and Williams, Sep. 23, 1780, on his way
from West Point to New York. They contain detailed information
in regard to the forts, batteries, etc. at West Point, account of num-
bers and location of its defenders, passes from Benedict Arnold, etc.

These manuscripts were originally included in the Clinton papers
(see no. 7) but are now mounted and framed as a separate collection.
They are printed in B.J. Lossing, Pictorial Jiel/lbook of the revolution,
N. Y. 1852, 2 : 153-56; also in H. B. Dawson, Papers concerning the
capture and detention of Major John AndrS, Yonkers 1866, p. 51-
62, and in Robert Bolton, History of the county of Westchester,
N. Y. 1848, 1 : 215-23.

212 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1856

9 New York legislative papers. 13 v. and index i v.

This is part of a collection of papers relating to academies, bridges,
counties, courts, currency, insolvency, lands, provisions and taxes,
1 780-1803. The papers were formerly in the hands of Abraham B.
Bancker, clerk of the senate, and were found in a farm house near
Kingston about 1855. In 1856 the regents were directed to pro-
cure and arrange them.

1859

10 New York legislative papers. Unbound

These are papers which have come before the New York legisla-
ture since 1778, being reports of elections, petitions of individuals,
towns and corporations for legislative action on schools, colleges,
railroads, canals, etc. They are in packages arranged chronologic-
ally. About half the collection is stored in 450 file boxes.

These papers have been deposited in the state library from time

to time according to New York laws of 1859, ch. 321 § i as follows :

The manuscript or printed papers of the legislature, usually termed
** on file" and which have been on file for a longer period than five
years, in the custody of the clerks of the senate and assembly, and
all other public records of the state, not in the custody of some
public officer, shall hereafter be placed in charge of the regents of
the University.

For a selection, made in 1 831, of the most important papers, see

no. 50.

1863

See also no. 72 under 1887

71 D. D. Tompkins papers. 1 5 v.

These papers of Gov. Tompkins cover the period of the war with
England in 18 12-15 ^^^1 throw much light on the history of the
state in this war. There are 15 bound volumes besides a quantity
of loose papers and letters sufficient to make as many more volumes

226 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

when arranged. They were bought from the heirs of Gov. Tomp-
kins for $5000. See the paper by H. A. Homes, " On the corre-
spondence of Gov. D. D, Tompkins (1808-1824) lately acquired by
the state, with some notes on his life," printed in Transactions of the
Albany institute^ 1887, 11 : 223-40.

A chronologic list of v. 5-10 (" Letters received, v. A-F*') has
been printed under the title List of Utters received by the late
Gov, Tompkins between the years iSoy and 1S17.

V. 11-13, which are devoted exclusively to military subjects from
1800 to 18 1 6, are printed entire by the state historian as Public
papers of Daniel D, Tompkins^ governor of New Vorh, iSoy-i'/j
Military^ v, /, Alb. 1898.

Z887

72 Usselincx manuscripts, 1 606-46. 3 v.

The papers in v. i and 3 were bought in 1887 from J. F. Jameson
of Baltimore for $45 and bound in the library; those in v. 2 were
bought in 1884 of Henry C, Murphy for $75.

Willem Usselincx, an exile from Belgium, was preeminent among
the founders of the Dutch East and West India companies. There
are 50 printed publications from his pen from 1606 to 1644, nearly
all of them having reference to the establishment and success of
these companies.

For a list of unpublished writings of Usselincx, nearly all of which
are in this collection, see Papers of the American historical asso-
ciation^ 1888, 2: 213-20. This list was compiled by J. F. Jameson.

1888

73 French papers

These consist of about 2000 folio pages of manuscript copied
from the archives of France for the state library, $800 having been
appropriated by the legislature May 9, 1888 for this purpose. This
collection contains papers on the early French settlements in Canada
and Louisiana; the discovery of the mouth of the Mississippi
river; the expedition to Darien in 1698; the French colonies in
America in 1720; also journal of John Paul Jones in the revolu-
tionary war; the squadron of Count d'Estaing in the same war;
letters of Washington, Lafayette, Baron de Kalb and others during
the same period and other historical matters relating to America.

LIST OF MANUSCRIPTS 227

For partial list of these papers, see Annual report of the New York
state library y 1889, v. 71, pref. p. 13-14.

1894

74 Suffolk county reg:iment, 1776

Title page : ** Official copy of military papers of Col. Josiah
Smith of the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk co. Long Island; being
the returns of the companies forming the Suffolk county regiment
of minute men 1776; which papers are owned by the lineal descend-
ants of Col. Smith; and now by John Conklin Havens of East
Moriches loaned to the state library for the purpose of being copied
by George Rogers Howell, archivist, Oct. i, 1894."

75 Visitors' register New York state building, World's Columbian

exposition, Jackson park, Chicago, 111., 1893. 2 v.

Miscellaneous dates

76 Manuscripts, miscellaneous. 13 v.

These volumes were made up in the library from manuscripts
added at various times.

77 Commissions, military and dvil

This volume contains original military commissions in the revolu-
tionary war, bearing the state arms.

78 Census

About 650 volumes of the state census reports, being the original
work of the state enumerators, in folio, 1801-92, the earlier volumes
incomplete. These volumes were placed in the state library by the
diflferent secretaries of state.

79 Reg^ister, state capitol. 9 v.

Contains signatures of visitors to the capitol, 1883-94. These
volumes were placed in the library by the superintendent of the
capitol.

228 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

PARTIAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

MATTER RELATING TO THE MANUSCRIPTS

IN THE NEW YORK STATE L.1BBABY

OOMPILBD BY

Charles A. Flagg

A large number of the manuscripts now in the state library were in
the offices of the secretary of state and comptroller till transferred
according to New York laws of 1881, ch. 120.

The entries in the following list are arranged chronologically. Call
numbers are given for books in the state library.

N. Y. (province) — Secretary. Manuscript list of books in the
secretary's office, 1772. (see " New York colonial mss" 99: 44)

Manuscript room

N. Y. (state) — State, Secretary of. "Annalium thesaurus."

Manuscript volume in the office of the secretary of Btate, confaiiiiug
a history of the New York state records. Tbis volamo was compiled iu
1818 by J. V. N. Yates.

Report relative to the records &c. in his office. 43P. (Senate

doc. 1820. no. 2) Law library

Also in Senate jonrnal, 1820, 49 : 13-51. Tbis report contains a '* Catalogue
of the records in the office of the secretary of the state of New York on the
first day of Jan. 1820."

Report relative to the execution of the duty a<;signed him by a

resolution of the assembly of Ap. 20, 1830. i2p. (Assembly doc.
1832. no. 302) Law library

On the selection of the documents contained in the 43 volnmes of "As-
sembly papers, 1777-1831 " (see no. 50 of previous list) and on their transfer
to the office of the secretary of state.

Brodhead, John Romeyn. Reports on his work as agent to procure
and transcribe documents in Europe relative to the colonial history
of the state.

Report, [the Hague, Oct. 25, 1841] (Senate doc 1842. no. 2.
p. 145-48) Law library

Communication from Paris, 12 July 1842 (Senate doc. 1842,
no. 106. doc. C. p. 29-113) Law library

Communication to the governor [London, Dec. 3, 1842] (Senate
doc. 1843. no. 2. p. 3-4) Law library

Final report, 12th Feb 1845. Alb. 1845. 016.9747 B78

Also in Senate doc. 1845, no. 47.

LIST OF MANUSCRIPTS 229

Brodhead, John Romeyn. Address delivered before the New York
historical society at its 40th anniversary, 20th Nov. 1844. N. Y.
1844. 974-7 B782

Describes his work iu transcribiug Europeau documenta.

N. Y. (state) — Colonial history of the state, Committee on.

Report of the select committee on so much of the governor's mes-
sage as relates to the colonial history of the state, up. (Senate
doc. 1844. ^o, 42) I-.aw library

N. Y. (state) — Colonial agency, Committee on. Report. i6p.
(Senate doc. 1845. no. in) Law library

N. Y. (state) — State, Secretary of. Communication in relation to
the manuscript documents in his possession concerning the colonial
history of this state and recommending their printing. 4p. (As-
sembly doc. 1849. no. 188) Law library

N. Y. (state) — University. Catalogue of historical papers and
parchments received from the office of the secretary of state and
deposited in the New York state library, made by the regents of the

University Feb. 13, 1849. S5P' ^^^' 1849, oi6-9747 N42

Also ill Assembly doc. 1849, no. 148.

N. Y. (state) — Legislature. Act to provide for the publishing of
certain documents relating to the colonial history of the state,
(see N. Y. (state) — Legislature. Laws, 1849. p. 236-37)

Law library

N. Y. (state) — Library. Manuscripts received from the office of the
secretary of state and deposited in the state library in pursuance of
a joint resolution of the senate and assembly passed Dec. 15, 1847.
(see N. Y. (state) — Library. Catalogue, 1850. p. 1021-54)

027.5747 N42 V.32,

N. Y. (state) — State, Secretary of. Communication fr^m the

governor and secretary of state in answer to a resolution of the

assembly. 3p. (Assembly doc. 185 1. no. 66) Law library

RolHtcM to the preparation for printing the Documents relatire to the

colonial history of the state of New York.

230 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

N. Y. (state) — Comptroller. Reply in answer to a resolution of the
senate adopted Jan. 17, 1853, in relation to the expenses of the
Colonial history, etc. i4p. (Senate doc. 1853, no. 24)

Law library

iDcladiDg report by E. B. OTallaghao on binding and preparing various
iDannseripts.

N. Y. (state) — State, Secretary of. Communication in answer to
resolutions requiring information in relation to the Documentary
history. 64p. (Assembly doc. 1854. no. 136) Law library

N. Y. (state) — Library. List of manuscripts added to the New
York state library from Jan. i, 1850 to Jan. i, 1855. (see N. Y.
(state) — Library. Annual report, 1855. 3^ • 7^-^3)

027.5747 N42

N. Y. (state) — State, Secretary of. Report relative to printing
the Documentary and colonial history. 4p. (Assembly doc. 1857.
no. 134) Law library

N. Y. (state) — University. Report of the regents on the concurrent
resolutions of Ap. i, 1856. 2p. (Senate doc. 1857. no. 154)

Law library

On original seniite joiiriiala and other papers formerly in bands of
A. B. Banoker and obtained by state. See no. 9 of previous list.

N. Y. (state) — Library. Catalogue of the New York state library,

1856; maps, manuscripts, engravings, coins, etc. Alb. 1857.

016.912 qN42
Manuscripts, p. 93-113.

N. Y. (state) -— State, Secretary of. Communication relative to
historical manuscripts and records in his office. 6p. (Senate doc.
1864. no. 46) Law library

Calendar of historical manuscripts in the office of the secretary

of state; ed. by E. B. O'Callaghan. 2 v. Alb. 1865-66.

974.7 qN424

Contents: v. 1, Dutch manuscripts, 1630-64 : v. 2 English manuscripts,
1664-1776.
These manuscripts were transf erred to the state library, 1881.

LIST OF MANUSCRIPTS 23 1

N. Y. (state) — State, Secretary of. List of books and papers in the
office of the secretary of state. 8p. Alb. 1866. 016.091 qN42
Reprinted from Calendar of 'kUioTieal nmniMrrtpto in i\€ office of the
eeeretary of statej v. 2, pref. p. 9-14.

Calendar of historical manuscripts relating to the war of the

revolution. 2 v. Alb. 1868. 973-3 qN42

TbiH work is not a calendar bat giveH the fall text of a portion of no. 47
of the previous list.
The manuscripts were transferred to the state library, 1881.

N. Y. (state) — Library. List of memorial relics of George Wash-
ington, with descriptive notes, (see N. Y. (state) — Library. An-
nua/ report. 1874, 56 : 139-46) 027.5747 N42

Catalogue of manuscripts in the hbrary, supplementary to the

printed list of 1856. (see N. Y. (state) — Library. Annual
report. 1874. 56:115-38) 027.5747 N42

Homes, Henry Augustus. Account of the manuscripts of Gen.
Dearborn as Massachusetts commissioner in 1838 and 1839 ^^^ ^^
sale of the Seneca Indian lands in the state of New York; read
before the Albany institute Oct. 12th, 1880. up. Alb. 1881.

N. Y. (state) — Historical records. Custodian of. General state-
ment of material containeJ in manuscripts transferred to the state
library from the office of the secretary of state, pursuant to laws of
1881, ch. 120; [by Berthold Femow]. (see N.Y. (state) — Library.
Annual report. 1882. 64:11-15) 0275747 N42

Clinton, George William. Report on the George Clinton papers,
(see N.Y. (state) — Library. Annual report. 1882, 64:145-48;
1883,65: 10-14; 1884,66: 15-21; 1885,67: 19-31) 027.5747 N42

N. Y. (state) — Historical records. Custodian of. Report on
historical documents; [by Berthold Fernow]. (see N. Y. (state) —
Library. Annual report. 1884. 66:23-24) 027.5747 N42

Fernow, Berthold. Critical essay on the sources of information [relat-
ing to New Netherland] (see VVinsor, Justin, ed. Narrative and critical
history of America. *■ 1884-89. 4:409-38) 973 qVV73

232 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Schuyler, George Washington. [Description of state archives
(see his Colonial New York, 1885. v. i, pref. p. 4-10)

974.7 Sch 8

Fernow, Berthold. Manuscript sources of New York history, (see
Winsor, Justin, ed. Narrative and critical history of America, 01884-
89- 5- 13^-33) 973qW73

Homes, Henry Augustus. On the correspondence of Governor
D. D. Tompkins (1808-1824) lately acquired by the state; with
some notes on his life, (see Albany institute. Transactions. 1887
11:223-40) 061

N. , Y, (state) — Library. [List of copies of manuscript in the

National Hbrary at Paris and the national archives of the French

government, procured in 1888]. (see N. Y. (state) — Library.

Annual report. 1889. v. 71, pref. p. 13-14) 027.5747 N42

Besides the 50 copies mentioned in list, about 30 otbers were procnred.

Femow, Berthold. Archives of the state of New York, (see New
York genealogical and biographical record, 1889. 20 : 106-1 3)

929.1 qN42i

Winsor, Justin. [Archives ofj New York, (see his Narrative and
critical history of America. « 1884-89. 8:444-48) 973 QW73

N. Y. (state) — Archivist. [Report by G. R. Howell.] (see N. Y.
(state) — Library. Annual report. 1891, 73:27; 1892, 74:21;
1^93* 75-20-24; 1895,77:13-14; 1896,78:10-11; 1897,79:13-
14; 1898, 80: 18-19; 1^99' S^ • 29-30) 027.5747 N42

Jameson, John Franklin. List of printed guides to and descriptions
of archives and other repositories of historical manuscripts, (see
American historical association — Historical manuscripts commission.
Annual rsport, . 1896. 1:481-512) 973 Am37

New York archives, p. 489-91. A supplementary list rs iiioliided in the
Third annual report of the hidtoricat manuHcnpt» vommxHsion of the Atnerican
historical association (in press) for wliich the part relating to Now York
arehivea was contributed by Henry Harmon Noble.

INDEX

The snperior figures tell the exact place on the page in ninths; e. g. 216^
means paj^e 216 beginDing in the third ninth of the page, i. e. abont one third of
the way down. Dates are printed in italics.

Albany, Fort Orange reoords, 216<;
order for transfer of records to, lygS^
2241.

Albany committee uf correspondence,
Proceedings, 209^.

Albany records, Van der Kemp's trans-
lations, 220".

Allen, Ethan, papers, 214^

Allen, Ira, papers, 314^.

Andr^ papers, 21 1''.

Annalinm thesaurus, 228^.

Anti-rent papers, 223^.

Appointments to office, 223^.

Archiyes, %te Manuscripts.

Archivist, state, report, 232*.

Assembly, Journals, 2127-13S;
acts passed by first, 22 1*; papers,
2231, 2288.

Attorney-General's reports, 223^.

Balloting book, military, 220<.
Bancker papers, 212^, 230*.
Bibliography of manuscripts, 228-32.
Bills which failed to become laws. New

York provincial legislature, 221 s.
Boundaries, of New York, dispntea

over, 216«, 220*, 224* ; of towns, 223».
Brodbead, J. R., European mnnu-

soripta procured by, 225> ; reports,

2287-291.

CaUfudw of historical manuscripts in
ogloe of secretary of state, 215», 2308.

Calendar of historical manuscripts re-
lating to the revolution, 222', 23 1>.

Canada, early French settlements, 226".
Canadian sympathizers, exeoutiye

proclamations against, 223".
Capitol, papers relating to, 2241;

York visitors, 216".
Charter, of state, original, 210i ; of New

York city, 2197.
Civil commissions, 227".
Clinton, G. W., arrangement of Clinton

manuscripts, 211* ; report on Clinton

papers, 231^.
Clinton papers, 2111, 231?.
Cochrane, John, titles to lands, 223*.
Colleges and schools, 223".
Colonial assembly, see Assembly.
Col<y)ial history, see Doeuments rela-
tive to the colonial history of the state

of New York,
Colonial laws, 209», 2217.
Colonial manuscripts, see New York

colonial manuscripts.
Colonial precedents, 2197.
Commissioners at Greenwich, Ct.,

219«.
Commissioners for detecting conspira-
cies, minutes of, 210".
Commissions, military and civil, 218",

227".
Committee of safety, minntes, 221"-

22", 222".
Comptroller, manuscripts transferred

to state library by, 215*-257 ; reports

234

NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Coraptroller, (c&nHnued)
223>; on expenses of Documents

. relative to the colonial history of the
state of New York, 2m.

Connect icat and Mobrfif.in Indians,
con'roversy, 219*.

Conspiracies, minntes of commission-
ers for detecting, 210>.

Corporations. 223'.

Council (Datcb)y minntes, 216^.

Council (English), minutes, 218^; in-
dex lo, 223*7.

Conncil of appointment, 220^.

Council of safety, minntes, 221^22^,
222«.

Connty clerks, returns, 223*.

Court of ussize, 217*.

Cumberland connty, 214^. See also
Vermont.

Curasao papers, 216^.

Darien, expedition to, 226^.

Dearborn*s mission to Senecas and
Tuscaroras, 214»-15«, 231«.

Declaration of independence, sij^ners,
213K.

D'Kstaing, Count, bqniidron in revolu-
tionary war, 226*.

Delaware and Schoharie counties, di-
yiition line, 224^.

Delaware papers, 216^.

Director-general, correspondence, 216^.

Documentary history of the state of Sew
York, Sir William Johnson papers,
2107; English maunHcript«« in, 216^.

Documents relative to the colonial his-
tory of the state of New York, act to
provide for pnbliHhing, 229^; Brod-
head's work on, 225«, 2287-29*; re-
ports of committees relating to, 229*;
communications from secretary ot
state relating to. 229S 229», 230S,
230^; expenses of preparing, 230^;
English manoscripts in. 216^;
military register printed in, 222^;
roster of state troops, 224^.

Dongan's laws, 221*.

Duke's laws, 2314.
Dutch, translations from. 220".
Dutch niannscripts, 216*.
Dutch patents, 2174.

Emancipation proclamation, 213*.

English manuscripts in New York
colonial mannscripts. 216*-174.

Estates, 223*.

European documents, transcribing,
225*, 2291.

Executive messages and correspond-
ence, 223*.

Fernow, Berthold, on manuscripts
transferred to state library, 231*;
report on historical documents, 231* ;
on sources of information relating to
New Notherland. 231*; manuscript
sources of New York history, 232* ;
archives of state of New York, 282*.

Flagg, C. A , Partial bibliography of
manuscripts in New York state li-
brary, 228-32.

Fonda, Douw, titles to lands, 223*.

Forfeited estates. 223*.

Fort Orange records, 216*.

French and Indian wars, papers relat-
ing to, 210*, 2l4fi; muster rolls, 217*.

French colonies in America, 226*.

French papers, 2267-271; list of, 232*.

Front iei-s, papers relating to, 223*.

General asdombly, see Assembly.
Oeneral entries, 217'.
Gloucester county, 214^ See also Ver-
mont.
Greenwich (CD.coniniissioners at, 219*.

Historical mannHcripts. calendar, see
Calendar of historical manuscripts.

Historical records, Cus'odian of, report
on manuscripts, 231*, 231*.

Holland documents, 225^.

Holland laud company papert*, 224*.

Homes, H. A., Account of mannsoripts
of Gen. Dearborn, 231*: ou corre-
spoudence of Gov. Tompkins, 232*.

INDEX

235

Howell, G. B., reports, 232*.
Hudson river, whaling companies on,
2238.

Indian affairs, 223S.

Indian lands, deeds of, 219*, 219^, 224^ ;

lioenses to purchase, 219*.
Indian traders' bonds, 22U.

Jameson, J. F., New York arcbivea,

232«.
Jenison papers, 214*.
Johnson, Sir William, manuscripts,

210*; papers in New York colonial

manuscripts, 2107.
Jones, John Paul, journal, 226^.

Kalb, Baron de, letters, 226».

Lalayette letters, 226^.

Land papers, in Clinton manuscripts,

211'; in Senate papers, 212^; in

Stevens's papers,214S: in uiiscellane-

ous files, 2239-241.
Laud patents,/6($b-/7j'/,original drafts,

2147; Dutch, 1636^4^ 217*; warrants

for, 1721-76, 2198.
Laws, colonial, 209^, 221^; Duke's laws,

221*; Dongan*8 laws, 22 1«.
LawBand ordinanceB ofNeic Xetherlanda,

2167.
Legislative council, see Council.
Legislature, papers, 212^; provincial,

bills which failed to become laws,

221*; petitions to, 223^; publication

of documents relating to colonial

history, 229*. See aho Asr^embiy;

Council; Council of appointment;

Provincial congress; Senate.
Licenses, 219^.
Line, New York, in revolution, 222*,

224*; bounty lands, 220*.
Loudon documents, 225*.
Louisiana, early French settlements,

226*.

McKesson, John, transcribing minutes
of provincial congress, 221»-22i, 222*.

Manuscripts, repoit on, by Berthold
Femow, 231*, 232*; procured at
Paris iSSS, list of, 232* ;

in secretary of state's office ; re-
port on, 1772, 228*; in iS/S, 228* ; in
/S20, 228*; in /S64, 230*; calendars,
jS66, 230»-31* ;

in state library ; transferred from
secretary of state's office ; 215*-257,
229*, 2297, 231*, 231* ; additions iSjo-
55,230*; catalogue iSjd, 230*; sup-
plementary catalogue, 1^4, 231*.

Marriage bonds, 221*.

Massachusetts and New York, bound-
ary papers, 216*, 220*.

Massachusetts and Bhode Island,
boundary line, 224?.

Medical certificates, filed by grad nates,
223*.

Military balloting book, 220*.

Military commissions, 217*, 227*.

Military papers, revolutionary records
in Clinton papers, 211^; state troops
in the revolution, 222*, 224* ; Suffolk
county regiment, 227*.

Military register, 222*.

Minutes of commissioners for detect-
ing conspiracies, 210*.

Minutes of the provincial congress,
2218-22*, 222*.

Miscellaneous files, 223*^-24*.

Miscellaneous manuscripts, 227*.

Miscellaneous records, 218*.

Mississippi river, papers on discovery,
226*.

Mohawk valley, Sir William Johnson's
manuscripts, 210*.

Mohegan and Connecticut Indians,
controversy between, 219*.

Muster rolls, colonial, 217*. See aleo
Military papers.

Neely, Alexander, compiler of New
York military register, 222*.

Neversink navigation company, report
on, 2235.

New Hampshire, land claims, 214*,
220*.

236

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New Jersey, boundary, 220^.

New Netherlands sources of inrormation

relating to, by Berthold Feruow,

231».
Now York, original charter, 210i; dis-
putes over boundary line, 216^, 22(H,

2242.
New York city, charter, 219«.
New York colonial mnnuscriptR, 215'-

17*; calendar, 215», 2308; translations

of Datch docutnentM, 220^.
New York custom hons ', books of eii-

tr^, 2245; manifest books, 224^.

New York military register, 2228.

^oble, H. H., oil New York archives,
232».

O'Callaghan, E. B., editor of Docu-
fnenU relating to colonial history of
New York, 225', 2302; work on Dutch
mauu8cript8, 216^; nrraiigciiieiit of
Indian traders' bonds, 221^; arrange-
ment of manuscripts on Inilen lures
of Palatiue children, 224^; work on
Johnson's manuscripts, 210^; trans-
lator of Laws and ordinaiices of New
Netherlands 216''; supervision of work
on Marriage bonds, 2213; work on
New York Colonial manuscripts, 2158,
217<, 2308; report on binding and
preparing various manuscripts, 230^.

Onondaga claims, 223^.

Onondaga salt works, report and obser-
vations on, 223^.

Orders, 219i.

Palatine children, iudcutures, 224^

Paris, manuscripts procured at, iSSS,

232*.
Paris documents, 225^.
Pass book, 219^.
Patents, see L md patents.
Pay roll. New York line, 2245.
Payments from public ciicst, 2251.
Philadelphia centennial exhibition,

Precedents, colonial, 219^.

Prisoners' pay rolls, revolutionary war,
224*.

Provincial congress, minutes, 221*-22*,
222«; papers laid before, 222', 231>.

Provincial convention, minutes, 2218-
222, 222«.

Regents, catalogue of historical manu-
scripts, 2295; report on Bancker
papers, 2305.

Resignations of office, 2238.

Returns of survey, 220^.

Revolution, papers relating to, 2222;
Albany committee of correspondence.
Proceedings, 2098; Andr€ papers 211*7;
Calendar of historioal nuinuecripts^
2312; Clinton papers, 2111; French
papers, 226*; military com missions,
227*; military register, 2228; minntes
of commissioners for detecting con-
spiracies, 2102; minntes of provin-
cial congress, 2218-222; papers laid
before provinciiil congress, 222'; pay
roll N. Y. line, 2245; prisoners' pay
roils, 224*; certificates of treasurer,
2243 ; Sir William Johnson's manu-
scripts, 210*; soMieis aud claims, in
ai^sembly papers, lyyy-iSji^ 223*;
Suffolk county regiment, 2272.

Rho<le Island and Massachusetts,
boundary line, 224?.

Robinson, Beverly, estate, 224*.

Schoharie aud Pelaware county, di-
viriiou line, 224^

Schuyler, 6. W., description of state
archives, 238*.

Secretary, provincial; regi^ster, 2162;
manuscript list of books in office,
2283.

Secretary of state, transfer of niauu-
scrii>ts in office to state library, 216*-
257, 2295, 2297, 2312, 2:U5; repoi-ts on
manuscripts, 228*; preparation of
Documenis relative to colonial hietorp
of state of N F., 229*, 229», 2302,
2305; on bisiorical manuscripts and
records in office, 230''; list of t>ook8
and papers in office, /S66y 231^.

Senate papers, 212^, 230^.

INDEX

237

SeDeoas, Dearborn's mission to, 214*-
15«.

Shipmabtere' bonds, 224*.

Signers of the Declaration of inde-
pendence, 213^.

Smith, Col. Josiah, military papers,
227«.

State, Secretary of, see Secretary of
state.

State agents' certiBcntcs, 224^.

State library, manuscripls transferred
to from office of secretary of state
and comptroller, 215^25^, 229^, 229?,
231', 231^ list of mana!>cripts added,
^^Jo-SSt 230*; cataloj^ue of manu-
scripts /Sj7, 230^; supplementary
catalogue 1S74, 231^; list of Wash-
ington relics, 231^ list of luanuhcripts
procured »t Paris, /SSS, 232*.

Staten Island, state lands, 224^.

Stevens papers, 214^

Suffolk county regiment, 227^.

Survey, warrants of, 219^; returns of,
2201.

Surveyor-Geuerars reports, 223'.

Susquehaona lands, papers relating; to,
214s.

Territorial rights, 2209.
Tichenor papers, 214^
Tompkin's papers, 2259-26S, 232'.
Tories' estates, 22V,
Translations from the Dutch, 220^.
Treasurer, certificates of, 224'; accounts

of, f7J7-JOy 2251.
Treasury warrants, 219*.

Tdscaroras, Dearborn's mission to,
214«-15'.

United States, cession of lands to,

2241.
University of the State of New York,

catalogue of historical papers and

parchments, 229^ ; report on Bancker

papers, 230^.
Usselincx manuscripts, 226*.

Vander Kemp, Francis A., transla-
tions f^om the Dutch, 220^.

Vermont, boundary line established,
224>.

Vermont controversy, 220*, 224*.

Vermont papers, 214*.

War of fS/^y Stevens papers, 214*;
Tompkius papers, 225ft-26'.

Warrants, 219^.

Warrants of survey, 219*.

Washington letters, 226^.

Washington relics, 213^14*; list of,
231'.

Weights and measures, papers relating
to, 2238.

Westerlo's manuscripts, 210*.

Whaling companies on Hudson river,
2238.

Winsor, Justin, on archives of New
York, 232«.

World's Columbian exposition, visit-
or's register. New York state build-
ing, 227*.

York, duke of, charter granted to, 210^ ;
laws established by, 221*.

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SLAVERY IN NEW YORK

A historical sketch

BY KX-JCDOE A. JUDD NOKTHKCP B.A. M.A. LL.D.

INTRODUCTION

The compiled historic* of negro slavery in the United States
have dealt mainly with its existence in the southern states, where
it assumed its largest proportions as an institution and wrought
out its greatest moral, economical and political results. It has
been intently considered as a sectional issue, till the fact is well
nigh forgotten that for a long ix^riod in the early history of our
country slavery was, in some sense, a *• national institution";
and that it existiMl in all the l*i original colonies at the time of the
revolution, and for some time in nearly all of them after the es-
tablishment of the republic.

Indian slavery also existed at an early day in New England and
in some if not all of the other colonies. It is said to have pre-
yailed from an early period in New York. It doubtless waa among
the influences which paved the way for the eaey entrance of
African slavery.

The introduction of negroes as slaves into this country, as is
well known^ took place in Virginia, in the latter part of August
1619, when " a Dutch man-of-war sailed up the James river " and

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sold to the planters 20 black men who had been captured fram a
Spanish slave ship.

Negro slaves were first introduced into New York, then the
Dutch colony of New Netherland, in 1626; and slavery existed in
the colony, under Dutch and English dominion, and later, in the
state of New York, for 200 years, till by legislative act it was prac-
ticall}' exterminated in 1827. It had a slow growth at first, grad-
ually extending throughout the community, and never assumed
the proportions that it reached at the same period in some of the
southern states; nor did it gain the economic importance any-
where in the north that it had in the south. It was not so much
that there existed any radical difference in the character of the
people of the two sections, though there were marked differences,
as that economic and climatic conditions differed, and determined
that in the south slavery should become profitable and in the
north comparatively unprofitable. The coming of slavery was a
common misfortune; its continuance in the south after its aboli-
tion in the north was the added misfortune of the south, resulting
from causes that did not operate in the north.

The beginnings of negro slavery in New York, its extent in num-
bers, the general character of the servitude exacted, the severity
of discipline and punishments administered, the precise relations
existing between master and slave, are now somewhat difficult
clearly to ascertain. Enough, however, appears in colonial rec-
ords and laws (some of which have but recently become readily ac-
cessible through publication from the originals) to enable us to
form some conception of the material facts. Specially are we able
to watch the progress of the evils of the system and discern the
growing desire or willingness to be rid of a relation which, it was
felt, had disadvantages greater than the benefits.

Negro slavery, for nearly 200 years, was assumed and believed
by Americans — except by the Quakers, who were always anti-
slavery in feeling if not in practice — to be morally right and
economically necessary. It never became, indeed, in this country
a moral ** issue '' till it had existed within our borders for more
than 200 years. Here and there arose a protest against the

SLAVERY IN NEW YORK 245

wrong, a prophecy of the final catastrophe, or a plea for the com-
mon rights of the brotherhood of man ; but it was, as the voice of
one crying in the wildernesfi, unheeded by the multitude, and
stifled and lost in the struggles of a young people contending
mightily for the subjugation of a new continent.

In the light of present opinion on the subject, and specially in
the fierce light of the great antislavery "thirty years war'' ending
at Appomattox, it is interesting to observe the mental and moral
attitude, in respect to this question, of the northern people while
slavery continued among them, and they shared all the responsi-
hility and shame. Except as an institution to be regulated some-
what in the interests of humanity, slavery was regarded in about
the same light as the relation of the owner and his cattle. The
slave was an article of merchandise, pure and simple, a " staple,"
like rum, molasses or hardware; and therefore certain trade regu-
lations were established in respect to him, and his importation,
like that of other property, was subject to the payment of certain
duties for revenue. Under Dutch rule the slave trade was the
property right of the West India company, which derived profit
directly from this monopoly in the importation of slaves from its
possessions in Brazil, and later from Africa, into its New Nether-
land province.

The early records indeed exhibit a curious, if not appalling in-
sensibility as to the moral questions involved in the slave trade
and slaveholding. Prior to the revolution the existence of any
€uch question was scarcely anywhere perceived. If at any time
or anywhere there was the slightest suggestion of a doubt of the
righteousness of making a black. man a slave — even if he was a
" pagan '' — the hint or the suggestion of doubt was answered be-
yond cavil or peradventure by the assertion of the doctrine of
necessity. The necKl of laborers crowded out all other considera-
tions. The idea, so popular as an excuse in the later days of
slavery, that negro servitude is a divine institution for Christianiz-
ing and fitting for heaven the benighted African, who else would
go to everlasting perdition, does not eeem to have effected a lodg-
ment in the minds of the slave traders and owners of that period.

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That doctrine required the astuteness of a later age far its de-
velopment.

These facts prepare us to consider without amazement some-
what in detail — and chiefly in the documents and laws themselves,
since there is little else of general contemporaneous history — the
history of slavery in New York, covering the period from its in-
troduction in 1626 to its substantial abolition and disappearance,
under peaceful legislation, in 1827. The purposes of this sketch
will be best subserved by an arrangement of the materials here
gathered substantially in chronologic order, and in form suited
for convenient reference.

The subject naturally divides itself into

1 Slavery under the Dutch, from 1626 to 1664, 38 years

2 Slavery under the English, from 1664 to 1776, 112 years

3 Slavery under state government, from 1776 to 1827, 51 years

SLAVERY UNDER THE DUTCH

FROM 1626 TO 1664, 38 years

The introduction of slavery into the Dutch colony had no war-
rant in legislative law, as it certainly had none in the law of
nature; it was neither prohibited nor permitted by statute; and
it was not recognized by the common law. It was first introduced
by custom, in accordance with the spirit of the age and the com-
mon practice of nations; and it was then accepted as an existing
fact, and regulated by local law.

In 1626, seven years after the Dutch had introduced slaves into
Virginia, the first negro slaves were brought to the island of
Manhattan. The number is unknown. There were at least 11
men, and probably some women. We learn the facts of this im-
portation from the "Act of the Director and Council of New
Netherland," passed Feb. 25, 1644, which recites:

Having considered the petition of the Negroes named Paul
d'Angola [and 10 others named, and described as " imported "]
who have served the Company 18 to 19 years, to be liberated,
especially as they have been many years in the service of the
Hon'ble West India Company here and have been long since

SLAVKRY IN NEW YORK 247

promised their Freedom; also that they are burdened with many
children so that it is impoefiible for them to support their wives
and children as th€*y have been accustomed to do, if they must
continue in the Company's service;

Therefore we, the Director and Council do release, for the term
of their natural lives, the above named and their wives from
Slavery, hereby setting them free and at liberty, on the same
footing as other free people here in New Netherland, where they
shall be able to earn their livelihood by Agriculture, on the land
shown and granted to them, on condition that they, the above
named Negroes, ehall be bound to pay for the freedom they receive,
each man for himfielf annually, as long as he lives, to the Wc^t
India Company or its Deputy here, thirty ekepels [barn baskests —
22^ bushels] of Maize, or Wheat, Pease or Beans, and one Fat
Hog, valued at twenty guilders [f8], which thirty ekepels and
the hog they, the Negroes, each for himself, promises to pay annu-
ally, beginning from the date hereof, on pain, if any one of them
flhall fail to pay the yearly tribute, he shall forfeit his freedom
and return back into the said Company's Slavery. With express
condition, that their children at present born or yet to be born,
shall be bound and obligated to serve the Hon'ble West India
Company as Slaves. Likewise that the above mentioned men shall
be obliged to serve the Hon'ble West India Company here, by
water or on land, where their services are required, on receiving
fair wages from the Company.

The date of the importation of these first slaves is tl/us fixed as
1625 or 1626; and they are shown to have belonged to the West
India company. The men had wives, presumably negro women
imported with them; and they were "burdened with many chil-
dren," born, doubtless, after the importation of the parents.

Two years after Paul d' Angola and his companions were brought
to Manhattan, three negro women arrived — ^in 1627 or 1628. Rev.
Jonas Michaelius said, in a letter, Aug. 11, 1628, lamenting the
death of his wife and his inability to get good servants for his
house, that " the Angola slaves are thievish, lazy and useless
trash."

There is no farther record of slaves introduced prior to the
erection of patroonships, in 1629. At that time it was very diffi-
cnlt to procure farm laborers. Those brought from Europe were
brought at great expense and in insufficient numbers; and they
were soon seduced into the more lucrative and attractive pursuits

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of the fur trade. Farmers and farm production suffered by reason
of this want. The West India company depended largely on the
development of the resources of the New Netherlands and Brazil
for itfi profits, and sought in every way to encourage trade and
agriculture in those regions; and one of its most important agen-
cies, the source of its most lucrative gains, was the slave trade.
This company, embracing all the Dutch private companies trading
to Africa and America, was formed in 1(>14. In the four years
ending in 1623 it imported into Brazil 15,430 blacks to work in
sugar plantations. Between the years 1623 and 1630, the Dutch
captured from the Spaniards 2356 negroes. In 1641, they reduced
Loando, in Africa, and obtained complete control of the slave
trade.

In 1629, the company complained that it was "unprovided with
slaves" in New Netherland. As encouragement and aid to the
company and the colony, the states general of Holland, in 1630,
granted certain " freedoms, privileges and exemptions " to ** the
Lords and Patroons of New Netherland, for the advancement of
the Incorporated West India Company, and for the benefit of the
inhabitants of these countries," and decreed, among other things,
that " the Incorporated West India Company shall allot to each
Patroon twelve Black men and women out of the prizes in which
Negroes shall be found, for the advancement of the colonies in
New Netherland." This declaration was repeated, in substance,
for several successive years. In 1640, the West India company
granted " to the Patroons, Masters, or Private persons who will
plant colonies or introduce cattle in New Netherland,'' *' Free-
doms and Exemptions" and said:

The Company shall exert itself to provide the Patroons and
Colonists, on their order, with as many Blacks as possible, with-
out, however, being further or longer obligated thereto than shall
be agreeable.

In 1644, a commissioner of the "Assembly of the XIX," the
body controlling the affairs of the company reported.

And for the advancement of the cultivation of the land there,
it would not be unwise to allow, at the request of the Patroons,
Colonists and other farmers, the introduction, from Brazil there,
of as many Negroes as they would be disposed to pay for at a

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fair price; which Negroes would accomplish more work for their
masters, and at a less expense, than farm servants, who must
be bribed to go thither by a great deal of money and promises.

In 1648, a " Reeolution of the States General on the opening of

Trade in New Netherland " declared :

New Netherland can never be a source of profit for the Com-
pany, until the population from our country be encouraged more
than it has hitherto been, which can be effected by allowing them,
in addition to their present privilege. . .to export from
Brazil to New Netherland, and not elsewhere, as much merchan-
dize, fiuch as slaves [etc.]

It seems that there was tardine^e, or reluctance, on the part of

the inhabitants, to purchase slaves, and that those introduced

were chiefly owned and worked, or hired out, by the West India

company. An effort was made to induce individuals to become

slave owners. In the **Advice of the Chamber of Accounts of the

West India Company, delivered at the Hague, the 27 May, 1647,"

is the following: .

Coming now to the conquests of Brazil and New Netherland, it
is notorious that all their profit and prosperity must proceed ex-
clusively from the cultivation of the soil, and this cannot be better
promoted than by population. It is, indeed, true that the supply
and abundance of slaves, by whom the tillage of the soil must be
accomplished, obviates the necessity of a great number of people
who would otherwise be required for Agriculture. Nevertheless,
if sluves are to be proi)erly treated, they must have their parti-
cular owners, each of whom undertakes colonies, plantations and
farms according to his circumstancf^s and means, and endeavors
by slave labor to derive therefrom, either for immediate support
or for exportation, whatever can be a source of profit.

With all this urging and encouragement, the farmers of New
Netherland were still indisposed, or, by reason of oppressive re-
strictions, were unable to purchase slaves; and the company finally
deemed it profitable to themselves to relax, to a degree, their close
hold on their trade monopoly, for the promotion of the slave trade
and, as a consequence of its increase, of agriculture. The value
of this species of property had doubtless risen, since the price of a
prime slave, in New Netherland, at this time, was from |100 to
|150. In the "Advice of the Chamber of Accounts,'' in 1647, re-
specting New Netherland, it is declared that:

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With a view, then, to give greater encouragement to Agricul-
ture, and consequently to population, we should consider it highly
advantageous that a way be opened to allow them to export their
produce even to Brazil, in their own vessels. . . By this
means not only would Brazil be supplied with provisions at a
cheaper rate, but New Netherland would by slave labor, be more
extensively cultivated than it has hitherto been, because the agri-
cultural laborers, who are conveyed thither at great expense to
the Colonists, sooner or later apply themselves to trade, and
neglect agriculture altogether. Slaves, on the other hand, being
brought and maintained there at a cheap rate, various other de-
scriptions of produce would be raised, and by their abundance be
reduced in price, so as to allow when occasion would offer, of their
advantageous exportation hither and to other parts in Europe.

This "Advice " and other causes resulted, in 1648, in the pas-
sage of a " Resolution ^' permitting the colonists, provisionally, to
import slaves directly from Brazil and from Angola in Africa.
New conditions and regulations were granted in 1652, but the
terms were not sufficiently encouraging to stimulate this method
of importation; and it does not appear that the colonists began to
import slaves under this permission before 1655.

The first African islave ship arriving in New Netherland, whose
name is recorded, was the Tamandere, which brought a cargo of
slaves thither in June 1646. At Barbadoes, where the ship had
touched on its voyage, " three negro wenches " were spirited
away. The remainder were safely conducted to New Amsterdam,
where they were sold. In a querulous " Remonstrance of the
Deputies from New Netherland, addressed to the States General
of the United Netherlands," July 28, 1649, this transaction is re-
ferred to in the following unique style:

Even the Negroes which were obtained with Tamandere, were
sold for pork and peas; something wonderful was to be performed
with this, but they just dripped through th^ fingers.

An additional grievance was that,

There are yet sundry other Negroes in this country, some of
whom [Paul d' Angola and his 10 male companions and their
wives, and one Jan Francisco, manumitted at the request of " the
reverend and very learned Dom'e Johannes Megapolensis, minis-
ter in the Colonie Renselaerwyc", in 1646] have been manumitted

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on account of their loug service; but their children continue
slaves, contrary to all public law, that any one born of a free
Christian mother should, notwithstanding, be a slave, and obliged
50 to remain.

The West India company made answer regarding the latter
part of the remonistrance, Jan. 27, 1650, to the states general
thus:

The Company's negroes, taken from the Spaniards, being all
slaves, were, on account of their long service, manumitted on con-
dition that their children serve the Company whenever it pleased.
[A statement quite unlike that of the act of 1644, which declared
that ** their children at present born or yet to be born, shall be
bound and obligated to serve the Hon'ble West India Company as
sl^tves,^-] Of all the children, no more than three are in service, viz.,
one, which Stuyveisant has with him on the Company's bouwerie
[farm].; one at the house, the Hope; one wench with Martin Krig-
ier, who hath reared her from a little child, at his own expense.

It may be reasonably inferred that the company found it unprof-
itable to work or hire out the " many children " with which the act
declared the liberated slaves were " burdened." It was doubtless
more profitable to import directly from Africa or Brazil, or to
capture from Spanish slave ships, full-grown and able-bodied
'* blacks", worth in the market the average price of |100 to |150.

Sec. Tienhoven's answer to the remonstrance, for the directors
and council, Nov. 29, 1650, was more truthful. He said:

In regard to the letters of manumission which the Director was
80 good as to grant to the Negroes who had been the Company's
slaves; they were set free for their long service, on condition that
the children remain slaves.

A New Netherlander having, in 1641, been murdered by a "sav-
age", the director and council ask whether it is not right to punish
the murderer, how and when, and by whom. The commonalty
of New Netherland answer that it is expedient, and that an at-
tack should be made on the Indians, and add that,

The Director shall employ hereunto as many of the strongest
and most active of the Negroes as he can conveniently spare, and
provide them with a small ax [tommyhawk?] and half pike.

Sej). 14, 1651, the magistrates of Gravesend petition the direc-
tors at Amsterdam:

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We most humbly request your Honors to expend in Negroes or
Blacks, whatever means you, in your wisdom, will deem prudent
. . . on condition of our paying you for the same whatever
price you will order. We humbly conceive that your Honors will
thereby have double profits: first, from what we shall pay for
those Negroes; secondly, from the Tenths.

Jan. 20, 1664, the chamber at Amsterdam (directors of the West

India company) send word to the director and council of New

. Netherland that they have made a contract with Symen Gilde to

bring a cargo of slaves in the ship GUlvon from Loango, on the

coast of Africa, and add :

As these slaves are sent solely to be employed in Agriculture,
which is the only means whereby this State can be rendered
flourishing, we expect and require most expressly that the afore-
said Slaves mufit be sold there to our inhabitants on express con-
dition that they shall not be taken beyond our district, but kept
specially there and be employed in husbandry, so that the great
expense we are incurring herein may not be in vain, but the fruits
we promise ourselves therefrom be abundantly reaped. The ship
may arrive next June or July with about 300 slaves, according to
our calculation. As your honors will possibly be bravely assisted
by this supply, you will, therefore, be careful that the third part
at leaist of the proceeds of the Company's Slaves shall be sent
hither in Beavers, in order to be able, on the arrival of said ship,
to pay the freight or the greater part thereof, according to con-
tract. Otherwise, we shall lose all desire to continue supply-
ing Slaves. Your Honors are, then, to pay particular attention
to this matter.

This ship Qideon and its cargo of slaves play a conspicuous part
in the surrender of New Amsterdam to the English frigates, in
September of that year.

The following m an extract from a resolution adopted at the
meeting of the director general and council of New Netherlands
Saturday, May 31, 1664 :

Agreed with Captain Thomas Willet that he will procure for us
on account of the Hon. Compan}-, if he can, a quantity of pork and
beef equal to 600 Ibr?., the beef at 4, and the pork at 5 stivers the
pound, payable in Negroes at such price as maj' be agreed on: in
case of not agreeing, in beaver or goods, beaver price.

July 8, 1664, Petrus Stuyvesant, director of New Netherland,
in soliciting a loan from LaMontagne and VanBensselaer, says:

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The obligation to be executed may assure you that this will be-
reimbursed ^tiefactoriJy either in good Negroes or other goods, in
case the gracious God, as we hope and wish, will grant a favorable
result.

In SeptemlK^r 1G()4: New Amsterdam was invaded by the
English and the province of New Netherland was surrendered to
them. The name was changed to New York, and English laws
were promulgated. Dutch supremacy and rule in the colony ended
for nine years, at the end of which, in 1673, it was captured by
Holland, but it was restored to England by treaty in 1674.

Peter Stuyvesant's register of events attending this attack
and surrendered in 1664, savs:

The English chased and overhauled a boat with Negroes be-
longing to the Burgomasters of the city of Amsterdam, in Hol-
land, but the Negroes had fled with a Dutchman into the woods.

The West India company passed severe criticism on the con-
duct of Stuyvesant in making so poor defense of New Amster-
dam. In his answer to the states general, in 1666, he says, in
accounting for the limited food supply which was one of the
causes of the surrender:

About 14 to 16 days before the arrival of the [Englifih]
frigates, there arrived and came, in the ship Oideon, between 3
and 400 half-starved Negroes and Negresses who alone, exclu-
sive of the garrison, required one hundred skepels [75 bushels]
of wheat per week.

With the fateful arrival of "between 3 and 400 half -starved
Negroes and Negresses" I close this sketch of the history — made
by their own records — of negro slavery in New York under the
Dutch. There are two small, faint gleams of light in the dark
picture, the manumission of the first old slaves, who had
served the company faithfully for *^many years," and had "been
long since promised their freedom," but were liberated under
hard conditions that made the gift well nigh worthless, and
the fierce indignation of the "plain people" when the children
of these manumitted slaves were, in violation of the promise,
retained as slaves. Aside from these two facts, there is noth-
ing to indicate the faintest trace of sympathy or pity for these

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men and women stolen from Africa, survivors of the horrors of
the slave ship, and bondmen in a strange land and uncongenial
clime. It must, however, be said that throughout the 38 or 39
years of slavery under the Dutch, the West India company
were the introducers, and in large part, perhaps, the owners of'
the slaves, and that they practically forced slavery on the peo-
ple. Behind the institution was the inordinate greed of a soul-
less corporation.

It ought further to be said, that during the Dutch period
slavery was of a milder type than during the English period.
In Williams's History of the negro racCy p. 139, it is said:

Most of the slaves in the province of New York, from the
time when they were first introduced, down to 1664, had been
the property of the West India company. As such they had
small plots of land to work for their own benefit, and were not
without hope of emancipation some day. But under the Eng-
lish government the condition of the slave was clearly defined
by law and one of great hardships.

SLAVERY UNDER THE ENGLISH

FROM 1664 TO 1776 — 112 years

When the English took possession of New Netherland, in 1664,
and made it the English colony of New York, they found negro
slavery firmly established in the newly acquired country. They
were by no means unfamiliar with slavery, or innocent of its
wrong. The West India company had its counterpart under the
English flag and English protection in the Royal African com-
pany. The brave but notorious Englishman, John Hawkins,
made three voyages, in 1562, 1564 and 1567, to the coast of
Ouinea as a slave trader, and was afterward knighted. In the
English colonies generally slavery prevailed. The Duke of York,
afterwards King James 2, to whom the new acquisition was
granted by his royal brother, and after whom New York was
named, was president of the Royal African company and directly
interested in the profits of the slave trade in which it was en-
gaged.

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The English authorities, unlike the Dutch, mingled a little
piety with their slave trade and slaveholding. But the piety did
not so much mitigate the evils of the system as give opportunity
for exploiting religion in a harmless and ineffectual way. As
early as Dec. 1, 1660, the English government gave these instruc-
tions to the Council for foreign plantations:

You are most especially to take an effectual care of the propo-
gacon of the Gospell in the Severall Forraine Plantacons . . .
And vou are to consider how such of the Natives or such as are
purchased by you from other parts to be servants or slaves may
be best invited to the Christian Faith, and be made capable of
being baptized thereunto; it being to the honor of our Crowne
and of the Protestant Religion that all persons in any of our
Dominions should be taught the knowledge of God, and be made
acquainted with the misteries of Salvation.

For 20 years there was no legislation respecting slavery in New
York. The first law of the English colony containing the word
"slave" was *'A Bill against Fugitive Servants and the Entayners
of Them," passed Oct. 22, 1684, which related chiefly to "serv-
ants.- • It contained the following reference to slaves:

BEE itt further enacted by the authority aforesaid that who-
soever shall knowingly Transport or Contrive the Transportation
of any Apprentice Servant or Slave or by any ways aideing or
assisting or abetting thereunto and be thereof Lawfully con-
victed shall b(^ fincHi for ever}' such otTence five pounds Current
money of this province for ye use of ye County and make full
Satisfaction to the Master or Mistresse of Such Apprentice
Servant, or Slave for all Costs Charges and Damages which the
said Master or Mistresse can make appear to have Thereby
susteined . . . that if any person whatsoever shall entertaine or
afford any manner of relief or sustenance to any Servant Ap-
prentice or Slave knowing thatt the said Servant Apprentice or
Slave hath absented himself from his Master or Mistresse with-
out their I^eave and be thereof Lawfully Convicted shall pay to
the Master or Mistresse of such Servant Ten Shillings for every
dayes entertainment and Concealment and be amerced for the
use of the County for every Such offence five pounds Current
money aforesaid.

Two days later, Oct. 24, 1684, was passed "A Bill Concerning
Masters servants Slaves Labourers and Apprentices." The parts
of the bill affecting slaves are as follows:

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Be it Enacted by this General assembly and by the authority
of ye same that no servant or slave either Male or Female shall
either Give Sell or Truck any Gomodity Whatsoever during ye
Time of their service under ye penalty of such Corporall
punishm't as shall be Ordered to be Inflicted by Warrant under
ye hands of two Justices of ye Peace of the County where ye
said servant or Slave doth Reside and if any person whatsoever
shall buy of Receive from or Truck with any servant or slave
Contrary to this law they shall be Compelled by Warrant as
aforesaid to Restore ye said Comodityes so bought Received or
Truck'd for to ye m't of such serv't or slaA^e & fforfeit for every
such offence ye sunime of ffive Pounds Currant money of ye
Country to be levyed by distresse by Warrant under ye hands of
two Justices of ye Peace as aforesaid And if any person what-
soever shall Creditt or Trust any servant or slave for Clothes
Drinke or any other Comodity whatsoever ye said person shall
loose his Debt & be for ever Debarred from maintayning any
suit att Law against ye said servant or slave for any matter or
thing so Trusted a^ aforesaid.

Be it Further Enacted by the authority aforesaid that if any
servant or slave shall Run away from their Master or Dame
every Justice of Peace within this Province is hereby Authorized
and Impowered to grant Hue and Cry after the said Servant or
slave ye Master or Dame having ffirst given in Security for ye
Paym't of ye Charges that shall thereby accrew and all Con-
stables and Inferior officers are hereby strictly required and Com-
manded authorized & Impowered to presse Men horses Bt^ates or
Pinnaces to pursue such persons by sea or Land and to make Dili-
gent Hue and Cry as by the Law is required.

The instructions to Gov. Dongan, by his Majesty's command,
May 29, 1686, contained the following:

You shall pass a law for the restraining of Inhuman Severitys
which by all masters or overseers may be used toward their
Christian servants, or slaves, wherein provision is to be. made
that ye wilful killing of Indians and Kegros may be punished
with death, and that a fit penalty bee imposed for the maiming
of them.

You are alsoe with the assistance of our Council to find out the
best means to facilitate and encourage the Conversion of Negros
& Indians to the Christian Religion.

But Gov. Dongan, reporting to **My Lords" on the state of
the province of New York, says on this point: "It is the en-
deavor of all persons here to bring up their Children & Servants

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in that opinion which themselves profess; but this I observe,
that thev take no care of the conversion of their Slaves."

The instructions given to Gov. Dongan were repeated to Gov.
Andros, in 1688, "to find out the best means to facilitate and
encourage the conversion of Negros and Indians to the Chris-
tian Religion." These instructions were also given, in the same
words, to Gov. Henry Sloughter, in 1689, to Gov. Benjamin
Fletcher in 1691-90, to the governor, the earl of Bellomont, in
1697, and to Gov. Robert Hunter in 1709; and then the home
government seems to have rested from its labors in this direc-
tion.

The religious temper of the local authorities, in respect to
these authoritative exhortations, is revealed in the report made
by the earl of Bellomont to the lords of trade, Ap. 27, 1699,
as follows:

A Bill for facilitating the conA-ersion of Indians and Negros
(which the King's instructions require should be endeavored to
be passed) would not go down with the Assembly; they having
a notion that the Negros being converted to Christianity would
emancipate them from their slavery, and loose them from their
service, for they have no other servants in this country but
Negros.

This "notion" of the effect of the conversion of a slave, and
also that his baptism would liberate him, prevailed from an
early period; and it required positive legislation to remove this
belief, which effectually hindered the work of evangelization
among the slaves. The legal marriage of slaves was suspected
of having the same effect. A British attorney general had
given the official opinion that negroes, being pagans, might
justly be held in slavery. The British courts followed this
opinion till, in 1772, Lord Mansfield rendered his judgment in
the Somerset case, that by the laws of England no man could be
held in slavery, in England. As late as 1817, when the last im-
portant act in regard to slavery was passed in New York, which
substantially abolished slavery after July 4, 1827, it was en-
acted that the marriage of slaves should be valid, '^provided
that nothing in this section contained shall be deemed or con-

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strued to manumit any such slave or slaves." And the same
act declared, in respect to all slaves, "that the baptizing of any
such slave shall not be deemed a manumission of such slave/'
This was a repetition of numerous enactments, from an early
period, to the same effect — such was the persistency of the old
idea in one form or another (prevailing also in the Roman law),
that one Christian could not, under the law of his religion, hold
another Christian in slavery. The simple-minded slaveholders
of that day would have been greatly relieved in their consciences
and retained their evangelized property in sweeter peace, could
they have had the teaching of certain northern doctors of di-
vinity of the days when northern politics and religion united in
subserviency to the south in the effort to "preserve the Union."

Returning now to the chronologic history of slavery in New
York under English rule, we find Gov. Andros answering cer-
tain inquiries from the government, in April 1678, to the effect
that there were "but few servants, much wanted, and but very
few slaves;" that "some few slaves are sometimes brought from
Barbadoes;" and that there are "but few slaves proportionable
to freemen." There is probably no record of the number of
slaves in the province at that period, the earliest report being
in 1698, when the number was 2170.

The petition of Capt. Christopher Billop to the king of Eng-
land, December 1685, shows that he captured a ship, "which
ship and Neagroes with all that belonged to her was condemned
in the Admiralty Court at Nassau for trading to Guiney con-
trary to his Maj'ts charter granted the Royall Affrican Com-
pany," which had a monopoly of that trade, including the slave
trade.

M. de Denonville, governor of Canada — "New France" —
writes, June 5, 1686, to Gov. Dongan, of New York, a most
polite and friendly letter, in which, among other things, he says:

One of your officers, the Clergyman of Kannestaly [Schenec-
tady], demands of me two negro slaves who have deserted and
whom he believes to have come hither. I had them looked for
everywhere. I assure you that they are not here, and, should
they turn up in the colony, that I will in good faith have them

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bound and manacled to be sent to you, hoping that you will do
likewise.

This shows that runaway slaves began at an early date to fly
to Canada for freedom; and that the principle of *^ reciprocity "
is not of recent introduction.

Some system of slaveholding existed among the Indian tribes,
a glimpse of which we have in the answers of the Five Nations
to Gov. Fletcher, in the city hall at Albany, July 4, 1693, in which
thev sav:

Wee desire you may not be disturbed when any of our prison-
ers who are our slaves doe misbehave themselves, for it shall
never be countenanced by us but all proper methods shall be
taken to prevent the like misbehaviors for the future.

The use of slaves by the Dutch as soldiers in the pursuit of
Indians guilty of murder, has been referred to. The English,
apparently, also contemplated the employment of slaves as sol-
diers. The governor, the earl of Hellomont, writes to the lords
of trade, Ap. 17, 1699:

But rather than require more soldiers from England ... I
should advise the sending for negros to Guinea, which I under-
stand are bought there and brought hither all charges what-
ever being borne for 10 pounds apiece New York money, and I
can cloath and feed 'em very comfortably for 9 pence a piece pr
day sterling money, which is 3 pence per day less than I require
for soldiers.

The voyaging for slaves extended as far as to Madagascar.
Says John Key, Mar. 11, 1700, in his "Heads of Accuaations
against the earl of Bellomont": " 'Tis true that severall
ships have had a constant trade to Madagascar for Ne-
groes." And it is elsewhere mentioned that a ship took
a new commission at Barbadoes "and was thence sent
for Negros to Madagascar." The earl of Bellomont, in 1700,
says he searched a ship, and " there was nothing found but a par-
cel of Negros, & the trade for Negros to Madagascar was not then
under a prohibition, nor the E. India Act passed in England." A
report by the collector taken from the customhouse books, shows
that in 1720, 117 slaves were imported by priyate traders from
Madagascar.

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As has been stated, the first acts passed by the English in the
colony of New York, mentioning or recognizing slavery or its ex-
istence in the province, were passed Oct. 22 and 24, 1684. The
next act mentioning slaves was passed May 1, 1702, entitled " An
Act for paying the Debtis of this Government made in the time of
the late happy Revolucon/* Incidentally, in the very long act,
there is levied

Upon the goods Wares and Merchandizes hereinafter menconed
in manner & form following (That is to say) Upon every Negro op
Indian Slave Imported in this Province from their own Countries
flifteen shillings upon every Negro or Indian Slave not dii'ectly
Imported as aforemenconed Thirty shillings, upon every Barrell
of Mackerell or ffish Imported into this province Eighteen pence
[etc.]

But the first important legislation on the subject was " An Act
for Regulateing of Slaves", passed Nov. 27, 1702. After reenact-
ing the provisions against trading with slaves, it is

Further Enacted by the authority aforesaid. That hereafter it
shall and may be lawful for any Master or Mistress of slaves to
punish their slavesfor theirCriraes and and offences att Discretion,
not extending to life or Member. And for as much as the Num-
ber of slaves in the Citty of New York and Albany, and also in
other Towns within this Province, doth daily increase, and that
they have been found oftentimes guilty of (Confederating together
in running away, or other ill practices, Be it therefore Enacted
by the authority aforesaid, That it shall not hereafter be lawful
for above three Slaves to meet together att any one time, nor at
any other place, than when it shall happen they meet in some ser-
vile Imploym't for their Master's or Mistress's proflG[tt,and by their
Master or Mistress consent, upon penalty of being whipt upon
the naked back, at discretion of any Justice of the Peace, not ex-
ceeding fforty Lashes. And that it shall and may be lawful here-
after for any City or Town w'thin this Province; to have and ap-
point a Common Whipper for their slaves, And for this sallary,
itt shall and may be lawful for any City or Town within thift Prov-
ince, att their Comon Council or Town meeting, to agree upon
such sum to be paid him by the Master or Mistress of slaves per
head, as they shall think fit, not exceeding three shillings P head,
for all such slaves as shall be whipt, as aforesaid.

And in case any slave presume to assault or strike any flPree-
man or Woman professing Christianity, it shall be in the power
of any two Justices of the peace, who by this Act are thereunto

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authorized, to Comitt such slave to Prison, not exceeding four-
teen days for one fact, and to inflict such other Corporal punish-
m't (not extending to life or limb) upon him, her, or them so of-
fending, as to tsaid Justices shall seem meet and reasonable.

And be it further Enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no
person or persons whatsoever do hereafter Imploy, harbour, Con-
ceal, or entertain other mens slaves at their house, out-house or
Plantation, without the Consent of their Master or Mistress either
signifyed to them verbally or by Certificate in writing, under the
Said Master or Mistress hand, upon fforfeiture of five pounds for
every night or day, to the Master or Mistress of such slaves, So
that the penalty do not excuse the value of Said slave; and if any
person or persons whatsoever shall be found guilty of harbouring,
entertaining or Concealing of any slave, or assisting to the Con-
veying of them away, if such slave shall thereupon be lost, dead,
or otherwise destroyed, such person or persons So harbouring, en-
tertaining, concealing, assisting or Conveying of them away, shall
be also lyable to pay the. value of Such slave to the Master or
Mistress, to be recovered by action of debt, in manner aforesaid.
And whereas slaves are the property of Christians, and cannot
without great loss or detriment to their Masters or Mistresses,
be subjected in all cases Criminal, to the strict Rules of the Laws
of England, [Death penalty for many minor offenses] Bee it En-
acted by the Authority aforesaid, That hereafter if any slave by
Theft or other Trespass shall damnifie any p^on or p'sons to the
value of five pounds, or under, the Master or Mistress of such
slave shall be lyable to make satisfaction for such damage to the
party injured, to be recovered by action of Debt in any Court have-
ing Jurisdiction and Cognizance of Pleas to that value, and the
slave shall receive Corporal Punishment, at Discretion of a Jus-
lice of the peace, and immediately thereafter be permitted to at-
tend his Master or Mistress service, without further punish-
ment. And it is further Enacted by the authority aforesaid, That
hereafter no slave shall be allowed good evidence in any matter.
Cause or thing whatsoever, excepting in Cases of Plotting or Con-
federacy amongst themselves, either to run away, kill or destroy
their Master or Mistress, or burning of houses, or barnes or bar-
racks of Corn, or the killing of their Master's or Mistress's Cattle
and that against one another, in w'ch case the Evidence of one
slave shall be allowed good against another slave.

Provided that this Act shall be and continue in force only for
one year from the publication thereof and no longer.

The act was revived, Aug. 4, 1705, for seven years, and was re-
pealed later.
"AN ACT for Prohibiting the Distilling of Rum and burning of

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Oysters oyster Shells or Stone into Lime within the City of New
york or within half a miles distance of the City Hall of the said
City," parsed June 19, 1703, contained the following:

And if any slave Labourer or other Servant or hireling shall be
guilty of the breach of this Act in any the particulars therein
named and become liable to any the forfeitures aforesaid That
then and in Such Case the Master, Mistresse, owner, hirer or Im-
ployer of such slave or servant so guilty as aforesaid respectively
shall pay the said fforfeitures, for such slave Servant or hireling
aforesaid, & shall be lyable to such Suite & Action for the same
as aforesaid any thing herein Conteined to ye Contrary thereof
in any wise notwithstanding.

The next legislation regarding slaves which treated of them
solely, and which indicates the growing evils that the act seeks to
remedy was "An Act to prevent the running away of Negro
Slaves out of the Citty and County of Albany to the French at
Canada." (Passed Aug. 4, 1705). It is interesting enough to
quote in full:

WHEREAS the Citty and County of Albany are the ffrontiera
of this Province towards the ffrench of Canada and that it is of
great Concerns to this CoUony dureing this time of warr with the
ffrench that no Intelligence be Carryed from the said City and
County to the French at Cannada AND WHEREAS the Justices
of the Peace for the said Citty and County at a Court of Sessions
held at the City Hall of the said Citty of Albany On the flftf th day
of June of This present year of our Lord One Thousand Seven
Hundred & ffive did recomend to the Representatives of the said
Citty and County to lay before the Assembly of this Province
now Conveened the ifears and Jealousies they have that Several
Negro Slaves belonging to the Inhabitants there have a design
to leave their respective Owners and go to the ffrench at Cannada
as Some have already done which has and would be to the great
loss & detriment of the Owner or Owners of Such Negro Slave or
Slaves and also of very pernicious Consequence to the whole
province. ALL which being Considered by the General Assembly
BE IT ENACTED and if is hereby Enacted by his Excellency
the Governour Councill and Assembly And by the Authority of
the Same that all and every Negro Slave or Slaves belonging to
any of the Inhabitants of the Citty and County of Albany who
Shall from and after the flfirst day of August of this present year
of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and flftve be ffound
Travelling fforty Miles above the Citty of Albany at or above a

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Certain place called Sarachtoge (unless in Company of his her
or their Master Mistress or Such Employed by them or either of
them.j And be thereof Convicted by the Oaths of Two or More
Credible Witnesses before ye Court of Sessions of the Peace of
the said Citty and County (which Court of Sessions are hereby
Authorized and Empowered to hear and determine the Same in
manner aforesaid and thereupon to award Execution) he She or
they so convicted shall Suffer the paines of Death as in cases of
jBfellony, AND be it further Enacted by the Authority aforesaid
that all & every Negro Slave or Slaves belonging to any of the
Inhabitants of the Citty and County aforesaid who after the ffirst
day of August aforesaid Shall be found offending against this
Act he she or they is or are to be Imediately Conveyed to the next
Justice of the Peace of the Said County and be by him Committed
to Goale without Bail or Mainprise untill he she or they be thence
deliA-ered by due Course of Law and the said Justice of the Peace
is hereby required to give Or send Imediate Notice thereof unto
the owner or Owners of Such Slave or Slaves to the end Such
Owner or Owners do within Two days next and after the Receipt
of Such notice appeare before some Justice of the Peace of the
Said County and nominate One or more indifferent persons to Ap-
praise and value the Negro Slave or Slaves So taken and Commit-
ted as aforesaid And the Said Justice of the Peace is hereby re-
quired and Empowered to Nominate and appoint as many more
indifferent persons to Joyn with the persons Nominated by the
Owner or Owners of Such Slave or Slaves to returne their Ap-
praisement to the Justice aforesaid under their hands and Seals
within Two days next and After their being nominated and Ap-
pointed which Said Appraisment so made the Said Justice of the
Peace is to Returne the Same to the next Court of Sessions and
if Such Negro Slave or Slaves Offending in Manner aforesaid be
thereof Convicted and Executed for the Same the Said Court of
sessions is hereby directed and Impowered to Cause the Summ of
the Appraisement of Said Negro Slave or Slaves together with
the Charges of prosecution Provided the Said prosecution doth
not Exceed Tenn pounds to be Rated Assessed and levyed on all
and every person & persons having Slave or Slaves within the
Said Citty and Coun^ in Such ways and manners as other pub-
lick Charges of the said Citty and County are levyed PRO-
VIDED allways the Same be Assessed levyed Collected and paid
to the Treasurer of the Said Countv within Three months next
and after ye Execution of Such Slave or Slaves and the Said
Treasurer is hereby directed within Eight days next & after his
Receipt thereof out of the Said moneys so to him paid to defray
the Charges of the prosecution not Exceeding Tenn pounds as

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aforesaid and pay to the Owner or Owners of Such Slave or
Slaves the full Value Such Slave or Slaves were Appraised
for, whose Receipt Shall be his Sufficient discharge and that
no difference ma^^ ari«e Concerning the Value of the Slave
or Slaves for whom the Owners are to pay in manner afore-
said BEE IT ENACTED by the Authority aforesaid the
Negro Slave or Slaves in the Citty and County aforesaid when
any Such Accident shall happen are to be Rated and Assessed
at the Rates and prises hereinafter Exprest that is to say, Every
Negro Slave male or Female from the Age of ffifteen Years and
upwards being fitt for Service at Thirty pounds And if any dif-
ference do arise whether any Negro be fitt for Service the Same
is to be Adjudged by the next Justice of the Peace And be it
ffurther ENACTED by the authority aforesaid That the Respec-
tive Court of Sessions and Justices of the Citty and County
aforesaid are hereby fully Empowered and Authorized to Cause
this Act to be put in Execution Any Law Usage or Custom to
the Contrary hereof Notwithstanding PROVIDED always that
this Act and every article & charge therein contained Shall only
be of force dureing this present warr with the French and no
longer.

PROVIDED also that this Act nor any Clause therein Con-
teined Shall be Construed to Exempt the Negro Slaves of the
Said Citty and County from the Penaltys for other his her op
their offences mentioned in an Act of Assembly made in the ffirst
year of her Majesties Reign Entituled an Act for Regulating
Slaves any thing to the Contrary hereof notwithstanding.

The last preceding paragraph refers to the act passed Nov. 27,
1702; and on the same dav that act was revived and continued

for seven vears more.

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"An Act to Incourage the Baptizing of Negro, Indian and
Mulatto Slaves" was passed Oct. 21, 1706, as follows:

WHEREAS divers of her Maties good Subjects, Inhabitants
of this Colony now are and have been willing that such Negro,
Indian and Mulatto Slaves who belong to them and desire the
same, should be Baptized, but are deterr'd and hindered there-
from by reason of a Oroundh^iJ^ opinion that hath spread itself
in this Colony, that by the Baptizing of such Negro, Indian or
Mulatto slave they would become free and ought to be sett at
Liberty. In order therefore to put an end to all such Doubts and
Scruples as have or hereafter at any time may arise about the
same. BE it Enacted bv the Governr Council and Assembly and
it is hereby Enacted by the authority of the same. That the Bap-

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tizing of any Negro, Indian or Mulatto Slave shall not be any
Cause or reason for the setting them or any of them at Liberty.

And be it declared and Enacted by the Governr, Council &
Assembly and by the Authority of the same. That all and every
Negro, Indian Mulatto and Mestee Bastard Child & Children who
is, are, and shalbe bom of any Negro, Indian, Mulatto or Mestee,
shall follow ye State and Condition of the Mother & be esteemed
reputed taken & adjudged a Slave & Slaves to all intents & pur-
poses whatsoever.

Provided, always & be it declared & Enacted by ye said
Authority That no slave whatsoever in this Colony shall att imy
time be admitted as a Witness for, or against, any Freeman, in
any Case matter or Cause, Civill or Criminal whatsoever.

In "An Act for Suppressing of Immorality", passed Sep. 18,
1708, white persons were to be fined for "drunkenness, cursing
or swearing" in the sum of three shillings for each offense or to
be committed to the stocks for the space of four hours for
drunkenness, and for two hours for cursing or swearing.

And every Negro, Indian or other Slave that shall be found
gillty of any of the abovesaid facts or talke Impudently to any
Christian Shall Suffer So many Stripes at some publick place as
the Justice of the Peace in such place where such offence is Com-
mitted Shall think fit: not exceeding forty Any Law Custorae or
usage to the Contrary hereof in any ways not withstanding.

There were still other and more serious results arising out of
the relations existing. Lord Cornbury reports to the board of
trade, Feb. 10, 1707-8:

A most barbarous murder has been committed upon the family
of one Hallet by an Indian man slave, and a Negro woman, who
have murdered their Master, Mistress and five children. The
slaves were taken, and I immediately issued a special commission
for the Tryal of them, which was done, and the man sentenced to
be hanged, and the Woman burnt, and they have been executed.
They discovered two other Negros their accomplices who have
been tryed, condemned & executed.

This murder caused the enactment of the most severe legisla-
tion yet on the statute books of the colony. It was entitled "An
Act for preventing the Conspiracy of Slaves ", pasfied Oct. 30,
1708. The state of apprehension is clearly shown in the opening
paragrax>h of the act:

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BEE it Enacted by the Govenr Councill and Assembly and it
is hereby Enacted by the Authority of the same, that all and
every Negro Indian or other Slave or Slaves within this Colony
who at any time after the Execrable and Barberons Murder
comitted on the Person and family of William Hallet Junr late
of New Town in Queens County Gentleman Deceased have has or
shall Murder or otherwise Kill unles bv Mi^^adveuture or in
execution of Justice or Conspire or attempt the Death of his her
or their Master or Mistress or any other of her Majesties Leige
People not being Negroes Mulattos or Slaves within this Colony
and shall thereof be Ijawfully Convicted before three or more of
her Majesties Justices of the Peace One whereof to be of the
Quorum who are hereby authorized and Empowered to hear and
determine the same and put their Judgments in Execution ac-
cording to this Act or before any Court of Oyer and Terminer or
Generall Goal Delivery he she or they so offending shall Suffer
the paines of Death in such manner and with such Circumstances
as the aggrevation and Enormity of their Crime in the Judgment
of the Justices aforesaid of those Courts shall merit and require.

Then followed this provision, making a general law of com-
pensation for executed slaves:

And be it further Enacted by the Authority aforesaid that the
Owner or Owners of Such Negro or Indian Slave or Slaves to be
Executed by Virtue of this Act shall be paid for the same in like
manner and under the same Regulations as is declared in and by
an Act of the Generall Assemblv of this Colonv made in the
fourth year of her Majesties Reigu. Eutituled an Act to Prevent
the running away of Negro Slaves out of the Citty and County
of Albanv to the French at Canada Provided the Value of such
Slaves shall not exceed the price of Twenty five Pounds Lawful!
money of this Colony, nor the Charges of prosecution above fire
Pounds.

By an act passed Sep. 24, 1709. for " Laying a Duty on the
Tonnage of Vessels and Slaves ", it was enacted that.

There shall be Collected and paid to Her Ma'ty, Her Heirs &
Successors from and after the Publication hereof, the Duty &
Imperii tion of Three pounds for every Negro that shall be Im-
ported into this Colony not directly from Affrica, & Three
Pounds for everv other Slave or Slaves that shall not be di-
rectly Imported into this Colony not directly from Affrica.

In the royal instructions to Gov. Hunter, Dec. 27. 1700, were
the following:

And as we are willing to recommend unto the said Company

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[the Royal African company] that the said Province may have
a constant and sufficient supply of Merchantable Negroes at
moderate prices, in money or Commodities, so you are to take
especial care that Payment be duly made, and within a com-
petent time according to their Agreements. . .

And we do further expressly command and require you to
give unto us and to our Commissioners for Trade and Planta-
tions an account every half year of what number of Negroes the
eaid Province is supplied with, that is what number by the
African Company and what by seperate traders and at what
rates sold.

Then follow the usual instructions to procure the passage of
laws preventing cruelty to slaves, and directions to find out
means to Christianize the Negroes and Indians.

In the same year an act was passed in which a tax was levied
on slaves, and for that purpose it was directed that an enumera-
tion should be made. Stringent provisions were also made for
the enforcement of the duties on imported slaves.

A curious revelation is made in Gov. Hunter's report to the
Lords of trade, in 1710, in which he says he has passed and
transmits, among others, '^\n Act to repeal a clause in an Act
against Counterfeiting and Clipping foreign, coin," etc., "which",
he says, "is only intended to prevent their slaves from stealing
their Household Plate to clip."

"An Act for laying an Excise on all Strong Liquors Retailed in
this Colony,'^ passed Oct. 30, 1710, contained this clause:

And be it further Enacted by the authority aforesaid, that no
Retailer of Strong Liquors within this Colony shall Sell any
Strong Liquors to any Negro or Indian Slave under the penalty
of Forty Shillings for every such offence,

Numerous acts were passed, from time to time, for the taxa-
tion of slaves and the imposition and collection of duties; but
they contain nothing of special interest beyond what has already
been given.

In the summer of 1712, occurred the " Conspiracy of Slavee ",
in the city of New York, which caused great fear and constern-
ation and inspired the whites to acts and legislation more
cruel than had ever before been adopted or contemplated.

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Gov. Hunter, in his report to the Lords of trade, June 23, 1712,
gives the facts in great detail. In brief, as stated by him, they
were as follows: There was a conspiracy of the slaves to de-
stroy the whites. A fire was set to a house, to call them to-
gether. **Above nine Christians were killed, and about five or
six were wounded.'' The troops were called out. The slaves
retreated to the woods, but. were "hunted out" the next day. All
the conspirators were discovered. Six committed suicide; the
rest were captured and brought to trial. 27 were condemned,
and 21 executed. One being a woman with child, her execution
was suspended. Some were burnt; others were hanged; one
was broke on the wheel; one was hung alive in chains in the
town. Some others apprehended were acquitted, and some
were recommended for pardon.

At this period, there were, in the five counties in which lists
were procured, 10,511 "Christians" and 1775 slaves. What
drove these few slaves to such desperation as to engage in an
uprising against vastly superior numbers, is not known. It can
only be surmised.

A generation later, in 1741, another uprising (fio-called) of the
slave population in New York, even more serious than the one
described, occurred, and was accompanied by an attempt to burn
the town. The facte will be given later.

The conspiracy of 1712 greatly excited the fears and inflamed
the passions of the people. They demanded severer laws; they
obstructed the pardon of those whom the governor had re-
prieved; they sought convictions of those acquitted. Gov. Hun-
ter, in his letter, at this time, to the Lords of trade, refers to
"the Negro Act, which tho' much mitigated in its severities by
the Council's amendments, I am apt to believe, your Lordships
will still think too severe, but after the late barbarous attempt
of some of their slaves, nothing less could please the people."

He mentions one negro who, "twice acquitted by two dif-
ferent juries of the mofJt credible and substantial of the inhabi-
tants here " was ** tried again at the Supeme Court where he
[the prosecuting attorney] found a jury tractable to his pur-

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pose, where he was found guilty/' He adds, referring to his re-
prieves and recommendations to pardon, "I solemnly protest to
your Lordships that in what I have done, I have had no view
but to save innocent blood/' And several months later, Sep.
10, 1713, in writing to Sec. Popple, of the home government, he
was etill solicitious for the " innocent blood ", and says:

There was an omission in the Pardon of the Negroes, for be-
sides the three which her Majesty [Queen Anne] has been
pleased to pardon there were other two, vizt., Tom, a Negro be-
longing to Rip Van Dam E^q., and Coffee, a Negro belonging to
Mr. Walton, who were recommended by the Bench itself as
proper objects of Mercy, there being no manner of convincing
evidence against them, and nothing but the blind fury of a
people much provoked could have condemned them, they lye
still in Prison. . . There is likewise a Negro woman who was in-
deed privy to the conspiracy, but pleading her belly, was re-
prieved; she is since delivered, but in a woful condition ever
since, and I think has suffered more than death by her long im-
prisonment. If their Lordships think fit to include her, I should
be pleased, for there has been much blood shed already on that
account, I am afraid too much, and the people are now easy.

One may venture to hoj)e that the man who wrote this mes-
sage of mercy found mercy himself when he needed it most.

The act referred to by. Gov. Hunter was entitled **An Act for
preventing, Suppressing and punishing the Conspiracy and Insur-
rection of Negroes and other slaves-', and w as passed Dec. 10, 1712.
It is very long, very verbose, reenacts most existing laws respect-
ing slaves, and contains many *^ whereases"; and it is worth w^hile
to give only the substance of the act, which might be termed ** a
slave code," as follows:

1 Trade with slaves is forbidden, under penalty of triple the
value of the thing traded for and £5 to the master or mistress; and
all contracts with slaves are void.

2 Masters may punish their slaves for crimes and offenses at
discretion, not extending to life or member.

3 Forbids more than three slaves to meet together, except in the
employment, or with the consent, of their masters, on penalty of
being whipped on the naked back, at the discretion of any justice
of the peace, not exceeding 40 lashes. And any city, town or manor

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may appoint a common whipper for its slaves, his salary to be
paid by the master at so much a head, not exceeding three shillings
for each slave whipped. If a slave assault or strike any freeman
or woman, professing Christianity, such corporal punishment may
be inflicted on him, not extending to life or limb, as to the jus-
tice shall seem meet or reasonable.

4 Forbids the employing, harboring, concealing or entertaining
other men's slaves without the confient of their master signified
verbally or by certificate in writing, on forfeiture of £5 for every
night or day of such entertainment or concealment, such penalties
not to exceed the value of the slave. If the slave so entertained or
concealed be lost or dead, the forfeiture is the valuq of the slave.

6 If any master shall forgive, make up or compromise the for-
feiture, he shall forfeit double the sum thereof, one half to the
informer, the other half to her majesty for defraying public
charges. (New)

6 If any person knows of the entertaining of any slave, and does
not inform the master or a justice of the peace, he shall forfeit
£2, to be recovered to the use of the person informing against him;
and if he has no goods or chattels to satisfy the execution, he shall
be committed to jail till he pays the forfeiture and charges ac-
cruing. (New)

7 If any manumitted negro or Indian knowingly entertains any
slave absenting himself from his master without leave, he shall
forthwith be apprehended and shall forfeit to the master £10 for
every night or day of such entertainment.

8 No negro, Indian or mulatto hereafter made free shall enjoy,
hold or possess any houses, lands, tenements or hereditaments
within the colony, but the same shall escheat to her Majesty.
(New)

9 It having been found by experience that the free negroes of
the colonyare an idle,8lothful people and prove very often a public
charge, it is enacted that any master manumitting any slave shall
give sufficient security to her majesty, with two sureties, in not
less than £200, to pay £20 yearly to such manumitted slave, during
his life. If the slave is made free by will, the executors shall give
such security, or, if they refuse, the manumission is void. (New)

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10 If a slave shall murder or kill, except by misadventure or in
the execution of jufltice, op conspire or attempt the death of any
person not a slave, or commit or attempt rape on any person not
a slave, or shall murder any slave, and ehall be convicted thereof
before three or more justices and five principal freeholdere, seven
of whom agreeing, or before a court of oyer and terminer, he shall
suffer the pains of death in euch manner and with such circum-
fitances as the aggravation or enormity of his crime shall merit or
require.

11 On complaint to any justice against a slave that he has, or ifi
supposed to have, committed any of the crimes mentioned in the
act, the justice shall issue a warrant for the arrest of such slave
and the production of witnesses, and an examination shall be had.
If it appears that the slave is fjuilty, he shall be committed and
subsequently brought to trial without presentment byagrand jury.
If, on his arraignment, he refuses to plead to the charge, "the like
judgment shall be given against the person or persons so accused
AH if convicted by verdict or confession [ !]" If he pleads, he shall
be ti'ii'd in the manner hereto foi*e stated, and "no peremptory chal-
lenge shall be allowed" to any freeholder. If convicted, he shall
be put to death immediately by the public executioner in such
manner as the trial court shall think fit. Provided, if any master
desires, his slave shall be tried by a jury of 12 men, on the mas-
ter's paying the charge of the jury, not exceeding nine shillings.
No peremptory challenge to such jurors shall be allowed. (New, in
part)

12 No slave shall have or use any gun or pietol but in his mas-
ter's presence or by his direction, under a penalty of not exceed-
ing 20 lashes on the bare back for every such offesse. (New)

13 Every justice, constable or other officer neglecting, delaying
or refusing to perform the several duties enjoined by this act shall
for every such offense forfeit the sum of £2 to her majesty, and
every freeholder summoned and refusing to serve shall forfeit the
sum of 20 shillings. (New)

14 The charge of prosecuting and executing negroes and slaves
shall be paid by the city or county where such negroes or slaves

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&hall be convicted and executed, and assessed and levied' as other
public chargee, not to exceed the fium of £3 for each conviction and
execution.

Gov. Hunter, Kov. 12, 1715, informs the Lordfi af trade that

8ome inconveniences have been discovered in some of them [the
acts] MDCB they have been enacted, particularly an Act passed in
the 11th year of Her Majesty's Beign, entitled an Act preventing,
suppressing and punishing the conspiracy and insurrection of Ne-
groes and other slaves, wherein, among other things, it is enacted
that if any Negroes &c. shall be made free by the Will or Testament
of any Person deceased, that the executors of such person fihall en-
ter into security &c. immediately upon proving said Will or Testa-
ment, which if refused to be given, the said Manumission to be
void and of no effect, but there being no penalty on ye executor re-
fusing; to enter such security, nor any method to compel him, he
is left at his liberty to render every such manumission fruitless,
which cutting off all hopes from such slaves who by a faithful
and diligent discharge of their duty, may at last look for the lee-
ward of a manumission by their masters will, will make 'em not
only careless servants, but excite 'em to insurrection more bloody
than any they have yet attempted, seeing that by that Act deatli
is made more eligible than life, for the longer they live the longer
thev are slaves, which is alreadv too well known from the follow-
ing instance; one Norton a butcher of this town, dyed lately, and
by his Will manumitted one of his Negroes who by his faithful
and diligent s(*rvice, had helped to gain most part of his masters
wealth, and gave him a h^gae.v in money, and another Negroe
to help him to pursue the same Trade as a reward for his good
service; The executor after Norton's death, proved the W^ill, but
absolutely refused to enter into the security directed by the Act,
by which means the Negro is deprived of his liberty and his leg-
acy; the rage the people were in for that insurrection, could only
justify ye passing that Act in other instances equally cruel.

It was doubtless through the influence and persuasions of Gov.
Hunter that, Nov. 2, 1717, an act was passed " explaining " this
cruel act of 1712. After reciting, almost in the words quoted
from Gov. Hunter, the " inconvenience " of the provisions relating
to manumission, it is enacted,

That if any such Master or Mistress Manumitting and setting at
Liberty any Negro Indian or Malatto Slave, or any other sufficient
person for or on behalf of such Negro, Indian or Mulatto Slave,
shall and do Enter into such Security, as aforesaid, at the GJeneral

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Sessions of the Peace, for the City and County where such Negroe,
Indian or Malatto Slave shall live or reside. To keepe and save
such Negroe, Indian or Malatto Slave from becoming or being any
charge to the City, Town or place where he, she or they do live
the said Negroe, Indian or Malatto Slave shall be ffree according
to such Manumission of such Master or Mistress so Manumitting
and setting at Liberty such Slave or Slaves;" If a slave is or has
been manumitted by will, the executor or any other person may
give similar security.

It will be observed that two important changes are thus made
in the law; first, the payment of any sum to the manumitted slave
is dispensed with, and in its place security is to be given to pro-
tect the town from the pauperism of the freedman; and, secondly,
if an executor refuse to give the security, any other person may
give it. At a late period in the history of slavery in New York
the rule was much farther relaxed.

The policy of paying to masters the value of slaves who were
convicted of crime and executed, was inaugurated in the act of
Aug. 4, 1705, passed to prevent the running away of slaves out of
the city and county of Albany to the French in Canada. An act
was passed in 1708 involving the same principle. After the " con-
spiracy of 1712, and the execution of many slaves as the result,
the owners of the executed slaves clamored for their compensation
as for property confiscated by the government. In an act passed
Dec. 23, 1717, occurs the following:

And whereas in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seaven
Hundred and Twelve There was a Horrid and Bloody Conspiracy
and Massacree Devised and Contrived by Great Numbers of the
Negroe Slaves in the City of New York, against his Majesties Sub-
jects of the said City in Consequence and prosecution of which
several of his Majesties aforesaid Subjects were Cruelly and Bar-
barously Murdered by Several of the Said Negroes, Nineteen
whereof were Tryed, Condemned and Executed for that Bloody
and horrid fact, by Vrrtue of an Act of General Assembly of this
province, Intituled, an Act for preventing the Conspiracy of
Slaves, passed in the Seventh year of the Reign of her late Maj-
esty Queen Anne, the Owners of which Said Nineteene Negroes
have not Received the Satisfaction Intended by the Said Act, to
be Given them, for Want of Some formalities which were omitted
by Reason of the General Disorder and Confusion which the Com*

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mon Danger at that time occasioned. Be It therefore Enacted by
the Authority aforesaid, That the Treasurer of this Colony, for the
time being, Shall pay in Bills of Credit aforesaid, to the Several
persons hereafter Named, their Executors, Administrators or As-
signs, the Several and Respective Quantities of plate following,
That is to Say,

To Rip Van Dam, Esq'r his Executors or Assigns, the Quantity
of One hundred Ounces of Plate for Two Negroes, So as aforesaid
Executed.

Then follow in similar terms the namee of the owners of, and
amounts appropriated for the entire 19 elaves executed.

The act provided that the colony should pay for these slaves.
That did not suit the Lords of trade, who said, June 4, 1719,

The 950 ounces allowed for Negroes might have been raised aa
usual by ye respective places for which they serve, and by the
Counties where the Negroes were executed.

A little light is thrown on the methods of the slave trade by
a remark of Gov. Hunter in 1718. He says:

The duties laid on Negroes from ye other Colonies are intended
to encourage their own shipping and discourage the importing
their refuse and sickly Negroes here from other Colonies which
they commonly do.

No farther legislation was passed in relation to slaves, of any
consequence, till the act of Oct. 29, 1730, which was a con-
solidation, amendment and repeal of all the principal acts preced-
ing it on this subject. It provided against traffic with slaves;
that contracts with them should be void; that liquor should not
be sold to slaves, nor tools, etc. bought of them; that masters
might punish their slaves for crimes; that not more than three
slaves should meet, except, etc.; that a common whipper might
be appointed, and how paid; for punishing slaves for assaults;
against harboring slaves; that masters should not forgive such
offenses; that persons knowing the commission of such offenses
should declare them; that manumitted slaves and free negroes
be punished for harboring slaves; that masters manumitting

slaves, or some otheir person, must give security against their
becoming a public charge; that slaves manumitted by will should
not be free unless the executor or some other person gave similar

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security; that masters should pay for the petty thefts of their
slaves, and the slaves be corporally punished and sent back to
their masters' employment; that slaves should not give testi-
mony, except, etc.; that slaves be punished for murder, rape,
arson, etc., and trial be had (as in act of 1712); that slaves be
tried and executed at the public expense, and the masters be
paid for such executed slaves the sum of £25 a head; that slaves
should not have or use pistols or any kind of weapon without
consent of their masters; that officers be punished for omitting
or refusing to perform their duty under the act; and the former
acts on these subjects were repealed. Penalties and punishments
bestrew the act.

It will be noticed, on examination, that the odious law that no
freed slave shall "enjoy, hold or possess any houses, lands, tene-
ments or hereditaments within the colony" is repealed, and that
the relaxation in the law of manumission is retained in the re-
vised law. Gov. Montgomerie reports to the I^ords of trad(» that
this act " was passed to make clear points doubtful in former
laws."

Slaves were accustomed to run away to Canada, as in later
days. They also found refuge among the Indian tribes. In a
conference between Gov. Crosby and the Indians, in 1783, he fjaya:
"Brethren, I am informed that some Negros who have run away
from their Masters, do shelter themselves amongst you, there-
fore desire you will deliver them up that the owners may have
them again." The Indians answered: "Brother Corlear, you
have told us that there are Negros among us. According to the
best of our knowledge we know not that there is one among any
of the Six Nations" — a diplomatic denial of which they were
masters at an early period of their dealing with their shrewd
white neighbors.

Early in 1741 occurred the most serious "conspiracy" of the
slaves in the history of the institution in the northern colonies.
The truth of the current history regarding it has been seriously
questioned, but the salient points are well ascertained, and the
rc^sults to the slaves themselves are too well known. Whatever

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the real facts as to the causes, op the promoters and the guilt
of the slaves themselves, the terror of the masters and the
severity of the measures adopted to suppress the uprising are
clearly shown in the public documents of the period. These are
sufficient for our present purpose, and best tell the actual oc-
currences.

Lieut.-Gov. Clarke, in his letter of Ap. 22, 1741, to the Lordfl
of trade, says:

Many (ires in town, sometimes four in a day, apparently
kindled by deeign, which begat a general consternation. Many
Negroes are imprisoned on suspicion, but as yet no proof ap-
pears against them.

And May 15, of the same year, he writes to the duke of New-
castle:

The frequent attempts to flre the Town, since the Port was
burnt, having wonderfully distracted the mind of the people
throughout the province, who are in continual -apprehensions of
having their houses set on fire, in consequence of an horrid con-
spiracy of the negroes (which we now begin to have some hopes
of discovering, and even that the fort itself was wilfully set on
fire by them notwithstanding that the circumstances of time and
place led me to think it was accidently done by a plumber).

To the same he writes, June 20:

The fatal fire. . . now appears evidently to be done by
design in consequence of an horrid conspiracy to bum it [the
fort] and the whole town. . . The Plott was contrived by
one Huson, a white man, to enrich himself by plunder, the
negroes were by him brought into it, in hopes of shareing with
him and gaining their liberty. . . Had the suspicion obtained
when these fires begun that the negroes were at the bottom of
it, the whole town might have been lajd in ashes, for men in
that case would have been more intent upon guarding them-
selves and their families, than upon extinguishing the fires.

He farther says, on the same date:

A horrid conspiracy to burn it [the fort] & the whole town &
to Massacre the people, as appears evidently not only by the
Confession of the Negro who set fire to it in some part of the
gutter where the Plumber was to work but also by the testimony
of several witnesses— how many conspirators there were we do
not yet know. . . if the truth were ever known there are not

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many innocent Negromen, and it is thought that some Negroes
of the Country are accomplices and were to act their part there
. . . There have been already executed for this Conspiracy
seventeen, vizt Three Whites (Iluson the contriver and main
spring of the whole design, his wife and another white woman
who lived in Huson's house and had a bastard by one of the
Negro Conspirators) and fourteen Negroes.

He suspects " the hand of popery has been in this hellish con-
spiracy." This account, in full, a^ given in the colonial records,
is interesting reading.

But Gov. Clarke gets more light as time goes on, some of it
false light from the fires of the excitement of the occasion. He
says, in a letter to the Lords of trade, Aug. 24: "It is now ap-
parent that the hand of Popery is in it. . . Hufion, an indi-
gent fellow, of a vile character. . . inticed some Negroes to
rob their masters & bring the stolen to him"; and then formed
this plan of burning the fort and murdering the people to enrich
himself and gain the freedom of the negroes.

Meanwhile the executions continued. He adds:

Of the conspirators there have been executed 3 whites & 29
negroes — pardoned one white woman, vizt Huson's daughter &
pardoned & transported 80 negroes besides 8 negroes not in-
dicted but being accused & strongly suspected to be guilty their
masters consented to transport them.

Of these 30 were transported to the West Indies, with the
following proclamation:

To be sold, a parcel of likely young negroes, imported from
Africa cheap for cash. Inquire of John Avery, also if any per-
son have any negro men, strong and hearty, though not of the
best moral character, which are proper subjects of transporta-
tion, they may have an exchange for small negroes.

Frederick G. Mather, in the Magazine of American history, 11:
414, says of this '^conspiracy'':

The history of this almost baseless conspiracy and the vindic-
tiveness displayed in suppressing it form the one dark chapter
in the record of slavery as it existed in the English colony of
New York. It is absurd to believe that a white innkeeper
should have conspired with a few negroes with any hope of
arousing the 2000 negroes to kill the 8000 whites in New York

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city — the sole hope of the white conspirator being the offer of a
subordinate position under a negro king or dictator. Verily the
tongue of Mary Burton was the forerunner of great evils.

The view of this conspiracy finally taken by Lieut.-Gov.
Clarke, the council and the general assembly, or, at least, their
declaration in regard to it, is found in the preamble of "An Act
for the more Equal keeping Military watches in the City of NEW
YORK, and for other the purposes therein Mentioned ", passed by
them June 13, 1741. It recites:

Whereas a most wicked and dangerous Conspiracy has of late
been Set on foot, promoted, abetted & Encouraged by Some
White people of this City, in Conjunction as well with Several
Spanish Negroes lately brought into thi« Colony from the West
Indies, as with many Negro & other Slaves of this City &
Country: For burning & Destroying this City & murdering the
Inhabitants thereof In pursuance of which Diabolical purposes
His Majestys house at Fort George & all the other Buildings in
it have been entirely burnt down & Consumed & within a very
few days afterwards Several other houses in different parts of
this City, Several of them in one day & others on different days
soon Succeeding each other, Wilfully Set on fire; which, under
the Influence of Divine providence, by the Vigilance of the Ma-
jestracy, & the Diligence of the People, have been happily &
timely extinguished: The Confusion & Calamity caused by the
Said fires have Nevertheless put every one into the utmost Ter-
ror & Consternation & rendered it absolutely necessary to keep
Military W^atches, to prevent further Mischiefs & Secure the
Authors of & Confederates in, so unprecedented & Diabolical a
Conspiracy, 'til they are brought to their Condign punishments.

Then follows the enactment establishing the military watches.
Reference is also made to this conspiracy in an excise act,
passed Nov. 7, 1741, in the following language:

And whereas Such Persons as Aforesaid [those selling strong
liquors without license] as Likewise Several others who were
Duly Lycenced to Retail, not only Sold Strong Liquors to Slaves
but often Entertained great numbers of Them at their Houses,
or Suffered Them to be Entertained there, which Tempted and
Encouraged the Said Slaves to Robb their Masters & others, for
Supporting the expense of Such Vile Practices & at the Same
time contributed very much to Form the Late wicked Con-
spiracy for Burning the Houses & Murdering the Inhabitants of
the Said City, for Remedy of which dangerous Evils Be it en-
acted [etc.]

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On the same day, an act was passed to raise money to pay for
maintaining the military watches. In the preamble, the neces-
sity for the watches is declared to be '*the late most wicked and
dangerous Conspiracy, abetted and Set on Foot by some white
People in conjunction with many Negro slaves for Burning and
Destroying this City of New York & murdering the Inhabitants
thereof/'

"An Act to Prevent the Runing away of Slaves out of the City
and County of Albany to the French at Cannada," passed May
14, 1745, and to be in force during the war with the French and
no longer, recited in its preamble:

Whereas the City and County of Albany being the Frontier of
the Colony, It is of great Importance during this time of War,
that no Intelligence be Carryed to the French at Cannada, Be it
therefore Enacted etc.

The act provided that after June 1, of that year, any slave
found going or designing to go to Canada, and convicted thereof
(in the manner heretofore described) should "suffer the Pains of
Death, as in Cases of Felony without Benefit of Clergy in which
Tryals the evidence of one slave shall be good against another."
The expenses of prosecution and execution, not to exceed £5 for
each slave prosecuted and executed, were made a county charge;
and the owner of any sflch slave was to be paid by the county,
"provided the IVice set on such slave does not exceed the sum of
Thirty Five pounds.'' The increase in the estimated value of
slaves is noticeable.

An act passed Dec. 12, 1753, in regard to duties on imported
goods, fixed the duties on slaves as follows: 1) on every slave
4 years old and upward imported directly from Africa 5 oz. of
Sevil Pillar or Mexico plate, or 40fi in bills of credit made cur-
rent in the colony; 2) on every slave 4 years old and upward
imported from all other places by land or water, £4 in like money;
3) on every slave 4 years old and upward imported by land in the
county of Albany or Ulster or Duchess, £5. Provisions were also
made to determine disputes as to the age of such slaves, and to
prevent clandestine importation without payment of duty.

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For a long period after 1753, there was no legislation in regard
to slaves, except incidentally in the tax laws, and this was, for
the most part, a repetition of old enactments on the same subject.
But the long silence was broken by the enactment of a law,
passed Mar. 8, 1773, wholly unlike the legislation of any former
period in Kew York colonial legislation, though it has its counter-
part in the laws of ancient Kome. It was:

An Act to prevent aged and decrepit Slaves from becoming
burthensome within this Colony.

\VH£BEA8 there have been repeated Instances in which the
Owners of Slaves have obliged them after they have grown aged
and decrepit, to go about begging for the common Necessaries of
Life, whereby they have not only been reduced to the utmost
Distress themfielves, but have become Burthens on the Humanity
and Charity of others; and sometimes also such Owners by Collu-
sive Bargains, have pretended to transfer the property of such
Slaves to persons not able to maintain them, from which the like
evil Consequences have followed: For the Prevention whereof,
and effectually to suppress such unjust and inhuman practices.

BE IT ENACTED by his Excellency the Governor the Council
and the General Assembly, and it is hereby enacted by the
Authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this
Act if any Person or Persons within this Colony shall knowingly
and willingly suffer and permit his, her, or their Slave or Slaves
to go about begging of othere, Victuals Cloathing or other Neces-
saries, such Person or Persons being thereof convioted before two
Magistrates (who are hereby fully impowered and strictly enjoined
to inquire into, hear, and determine the same) shall forfeit for
every such Offence the sum of ten pounds, to be levied by Distress
and Sale of the Offender's Goods by Warrant of the said Justices
and to be applied, the one half to the Person giving Information
thereof, and the other half to the Poor of the place where such
offence shall be committed.

AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED bv the Authoritv afore-
said. That if any Person or Pensons shall by such collusive Con-
veyance or fraudulent Agreement as aforesaid pretend to sell or
dispose of any such 'aged and decrepit Slave or Slaves to any
Person or Persons who is or are unable to keep and maintain such
Slave or Slaves, such Sale or Sales shall be absolutely void, and
the person or persons making such pretended Sale shall incur the
Penalty of twenty Pounds and shall moreover be deemed to be the
Owner and Owners of such Slave or Slaves within the Intent and
Meaning of the first section of this Act; which last mentioned

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Forfeiture fiball be recovered levied and applied in the Maimer
hereinbefore directed.

In an Act for the better regulation of the public innfi and tav-
erns, also passed Mar. 8, 1773, it wa« declared and enacted that:

WTiereas by two acts of the Legislature of this Colony hereto-
fore passed it is enacted, That if any Tavernkeeper or Innholder
ahall sell any Spirituoufl Liquor to any Apprentice, Servant, or
Negro or other Slave without the Consent of his, her or their
Master or Mistress, every such person or persons so offending shall
forfeit forty Shillings: which Forfeiture being conceived insuffi-
dent; in order therefore more effectually to prevent so pernicious
a practice,

BE IT FURTHER ENACTED by the Authority aforesaid, That
if any Inn-holder or Tavern-keeper shall after the passing of this
Act, be oonvioted of Selling Spirituous Liquors of any Kind, to any
Apprentice, Servant, or Negro or other Slave in either of the afore-
said Counties, contrary to the true Intent and meaning of the
abovementioned Acts, the Licence of every Inn-holder or Tavern-
keeper so offending shall be and is hereby declared void from the
Time of such conviction, and such Inn-holder or Tavern-keeper
ahall be and is hereby declared incapable of receiving any further
Licence for holding a Public Inn or Tavern for the Space of three
Years from the Time of such Conviction.

By the Act of Mar. 9, 1774, it was provided that a slave breaking
or defacing milestones on any highway should on conviction be
imprisoned in the county jail and receive 39 lashes on his bare
back.

An act was passed Ap. 1, 1775, ** to encourage the destroying
of Wolves and Panthers in the Counties of Albany, Ulster, Orange
and Dutchess." It provided bounties for killing such animals,
regulate<l the manner of proof of the killing, fixed the amounts
to be paid, and closed with the following provision:

And be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That
every native free Indian, free Negro, or Slave, who shall have
actually killed or destroyed any Wolf or Wolves, Whelp or
Whelps, Panther or Panthers within any of the Counties afore-
said and carry the Head or Heads thereof with the intire Skin
thereon to any of the Justices or Supervisors of the County
wherein such Wolves, Whelps or Panthers are killed or destroyed,
and bring such Evidence, or give such Reasons to the Satisfaction
of the said Justice or Supervisor that such Wolf or Wolves,

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Whelp or Whelps Panther or Panthers were killed within the
said County where such Justices or Supervisors were appointed
or chosen, in such case the said Justice or Supervisor is hereby
impowered required & directed to give a Certificate to the Master
or Mistress of such Slave, or to any such Native or free Indian or
free Negro in the same Manner and form as is herein before directed
to be given, and such Master or Mistress native or free Indian or
free Negro shall be intitled to & receive the same reward as is
given by this Act as aforesaid, This Act to be in force from the
passing thereof, until the first Day of January which will be in
the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-
five:

The last colonial law relating to slaves was passed Ap. 3, 1775,
and provided for the assessment of slaves in the county of
Orange, as followe: Males, 15 years old and under 40 years, £30;
and females of the same age, £20. Males 40 years old and under
50 years, £15; and females of the same age, £10. Males 10 years
old and under 15 year<?, £18; and females of the same age, £12.
Males 7 years old and under 10 years, £10; and femalee of the
same age, £8.

^* During the colonial period the average price of both male
and female slaves varied from fl50 to f250.*' Sometimes
female slaves brought higher prices than males, according as
supply and demand varied. Just before the revolution slaves
brought their highest prices, and during the revolution the
prices varied greatly.

In the life of Catherine Schuyler, by Mary Gay Humphreys,
is a picture of slavery at Albany in revolutionary times, charm-
ingly drawn and well worthy of reproduction:

There was a retinue of servants attached to each of the promi-
nent houses. Slavery preserved in Albany in great measure its
patriarchal form. In the Schuyler household the slaves all
descended from two old women brought from Africa when they
were young. Mrs Grant gives an amusing account of the
" rivalries in excellence *' between these two tribes. " Diana was
determined that in no respect of excellence Maria's children
should surpass hers; and Maria was equally determined that
Diana's brood should not surpass hers. If Maria's son Prince
cut down wood with more dexterity and dispatch than any one
in the province, the mighty Caewar, son of Diana, cut down wheat

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and threshed it better than he. His sister Betty, who to her
misfortune was a beauty of her kind, and possessed wit equal
to her beauty, was the best seamstress and laundress I have
known, and plain unpretending Rachel, sister to Prince, wife to
Tytus, alias Tyte, and head cook, dressed dinners that might have
pleased Apicius/'

For every department of the household there was a slave al-
lotted. They hoed, drilled, shod horses, made cider, raised hemp
and tobacco, looked after the horses and the garden, made and
mended the shoes, spun, wove, made nets, canoes, attended to
the fishing, carpentering, each household sufficient unto itself.
Slavery probably never took a more unobjectionable form. * The
negroes were treated with even familiarity; each was allowed his
own garden, and war^ encouraged to rai^e i>ets. As in the South,
each boy had his boy, and each girl her maid who was given to
her on her marriage. Here they lived, and multiplied to old age,
no slave being sold unless he proved unmanageable or to be a
corrupt influence; and in this case, the threat to send the refrac-
tory one to Jamaica or the Barbadoes was usually sufficient
Later, in the more di^moralizing davys following the Revolution,
there were negro troubles at Albany similar to those in earlier
times in New York. Such a period was in 1793, when the " Bet of
Philip Van Schaick, a handsome wench," and Dinah, prompted
by Pomp, a favorite Albany negro, carried coals in a shoe and
occasioned one of the famous fires of Albany. The two girls
were tried, sentenced, and speedily exc*cuted, in accordance with
the summary judgment of the times. Pomp, from his great popu-
larity, had a stay, but subsequently suffered the same fate.
Pinxter, one of the three Dutch fetes of the year, belonged to the
negroes. It was observed the Monday following Whitsunday,
and generally continued through the week. There was a colored
harlequin. For many years this was personated by a well-known
Guinea negro known as King Charley. Dressed in a cast-oflf
coat of the military, decked out with colored ribbons, his legs
bare and a little black hat with a pompon on one side, he was
seated on a hollow log, which had each end covered with skins
and served as a drum for dancing. Other negroes had eelpots
covered with skin which they beat with their hands while they
sang a song that had a refrain " Hi-a bomba bomba," which it
was supposed was brought over from Africa, To this musio
the negroes danced. There were also gingerbread booths and
side shows, and under the charge of the elderly women all the
young gentry were taken out to see the sights.

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Number of slaves in colonial New York

The statistics in respect to the number of slaves in the colony
of New York are somewhat obscure in that the terms, " blacks "
and " slaves " are not always interchangeable. There were some
free " blacks ", but perhaps not enough to affect the result
seriously if we call all " blacks " slaves. Precisely what propor-
tion were free, and what slaves, can not be ascertained.

The earliest statement as to numbers is that in 1698 there were
2170 negroes in the province. At about that time, John Gra-
ham, a prominent man and ex-official, had " one overseer, two
white servants and 33 slaves.'^

In 1714, Dutchesfl county had a population of 445, of which 29
were slaves. In 1703 five counties had 7767 whites and 1301
slaves; and in 1712, 10,511 whites and 1775 slaves.
In the entire province, there were:
In 1723 ,whites, 34,393; "negroes and other elavee", 6171;

total, 40,564;

In 1731, whites, 43,508; " blacks ", 7231; total, 50,289;

60,437;

73,448;

96,765 ;

168,007;

In 1737, whites, 51,496; " blacks '\ 8941 ; total,
In 1749, whites, 62,756; " blacks ", 10,692; total,
In 1756, whites, 83,223; " blacks '% 13,542; total,
In 1771, whites, 148,124; "blacks'', 19,883; total,
In 1774, (estimated) whites 161,098; "blacks", 21,149; total,
182,247.

By the ratio of increase shown from 1771 to 1774, it is esti-
mated that there were in 1776, whites, 169,148; "blacks",
21,993; total, 191,741; or the " black •' population was about 11^%
of the entire population at the time of the revolution and when
the colony became the state.

A very full census of slaves in certain counties was made in
1755, a detailed statement of which appears in Documentary history
of the state of New York vol. 3. The statement is unique and worth
examining.

In 1746, a census of the province — Albany county not in-
cluded—gives, whites, 51,872; " blacks ", 9107.

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In 1726 the collector at New York renders "An account of
what Negro Slaves have been Imported into His Majesties Prov-
ince of New York as taken from the Custom House Books be-
tween the year 1701 and this present year 1726/' from which it
appears that 1573 were imptirted from the West Indies, and 822
from the coast of Africa, a total of 2395. The largest number
imported in any year was in 1718, when 447 were brought from
the West Indies and 70 from Africa, 517 in all. The collector
adds " that all the Negroes in the foregoing Account have been
Imported by Private Traders and that none have been imported
during that time by the African Company."

DuBois, in his work, Suppression of the African slave-trade to
the United States of Amei^ica, gives the following estimate of the
slave population of New York.

Year. SUtm

1698 2,170 Doc. rel col. hist. X.Y. 4:420

1712 2,425 N.Y. col. mss, 57: 175-80, 59: 16-19 [originals in

N. Y. state library] (a partial census)

1723 6,171 Doc. rel. col. hist. N. Y. 5 : 702

1731 7,202 Doc. rel. col. hist. N.Y. 5:929

1737 8,941 Doc. rel. col. hist. N. Y. 6 ; 133

1746 9,107 Doc. rel. col. hist. N.Y. 6:392

1749 10,692 Doc. rel. col. hist. N.Y. 6:550

1756 13,542 Doc. rel. col. MM. N.Y. 8:450

1771 19,883 Doc. rel. col. hist. N.Y. 8:457

1774 21,149 Doc. rel. col. hist. N.Y. 8:449

1786 18,889 Deeds in office of sec. of state, 22: 35^

DuBois also refers to the following authorities:
Brodhead's Hist, of state of Neic York, 1: 184
CyCallaghan's Hist, of New Netherl<!nd, p. 384
Dunlap's Hist, of Neic York
Booth's Hist, of city of Nexc York, p. 270
Horsemander's Negro plot

1 In the above table figures have been corrected In several instances by comparison
with the original records; and, in the place of several references to documentary mat-
ter not easily accessible, refereuces to more accessible printed copies are here given,
for the convenience of readers who may wish to verify statements.— ^d.

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DuBois's estimates asfiumes that all " blacks " were ** slaves/'
and some are incorrect as not including the complete census.

SLAVERY UNDER STATE GOVERNMENT
FROM 1776 TO 1827, and supplemental

When New York came to statehood in 1776 it had a popula-
tion, as we have seen, of about 169,148 whites and 21,993 blacks,
or the " blacks ■' constituted about ll^"- of the entire population.
Up to this time there had been 'little legislation tending to miti-
gate the hardships of slavery, or indicating any relaxation of
the old idea that slaves were to be regarded and treated solely
as property. The colony of New York was no worse, and per-
haps no better, in this respect than the other colonies.

The declaration of independence and the wide promulgation
and general discussion of the doctrines of freedom and the
" rights of man '', however, threw a new light on the subject.
The " self-evident '' truth that " all men are created equal, that
they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable
rights, that among these are life, liherty, and the pursuit of hap-
piness,'' though intended by its proclaimers to apply to white
men only, was yet seed sown in many minds and hearts, where
it grew into doubts at least of the rightfulness of negro slavery.
" Liberty and equality " was a phrase that shook all Europe
when shouted in revolutionary France; and it made men think
beyond the old, limitations of race lines when reechoed in
America. The revolutionary fathers, Washington, Jefferson,
Patrick Henry, Madison, and many others, voiced what was per-
haps a not uncommon sentiment among the better and more
intelligent classes at this time, in declaring slavery to be an
evil and a wrong, and in expressing the hope and belief that it
would speedily come to an end in the republic. If this senti-
ment prevailed to some extent in the southern states, where
slaves were numerous and slavery profitable, as we know it did,
it is reasonable to believe that, to an equal if not greater extent,
it pervaded New York and the other northern states, where
slaves were few in number and their employment was of little
pecuniary value.

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The exigencies of the war of the revolution were the cause
of the first state legislation mentioning slaves. The war had
dragged along for five years, and the drain on the scanty popu-
lation to supply the needs of the array had been severe. There
had never been an extreme reluctance to use free negroee as
soldiers, and these had fought side by side with white men all
through the war thus far; but it was a pressing need indeed that
made the whites willing to employ slaves as soldiers. The
emergency, however, was great, and Mar. 20, 1781 was passed
"An Act for raising two regiments for the Defense of this State,
on Bounties of unappropriated Lands."

In the act was the following:

VI. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That
any person who shall deliver one or more of his or her able-
bodied male slaves to any warrant officer as aforesaid, to serve
in either of the said regiments or independent corps, and pro-
duce a certificate thereof, signed by any officer or person author-
ized to muster and receive the men, to be raised by virtue of this
act, and produce such certificate to the surveyor general, shall,
for every male slave so entered or mustered as aforesaid, be en-
titled to the location and grant of one right, [to 500 acres of
bounty lands], in manner as in and by this act is directed; and
shall be, and hereby is discharged from any future maintenance
of such slave; any law to the contrary notwithstanding; and such
slave, so entered as aforesaid, who shall serve for the term of
three years, or until regularly discharged, shall, immediately
after such service or discharge, be, and is hereby declared to
be a free man of this state.

This was followed, soon after the war, by an act, passed May
12, 1784 entitled "An Act for the speedy sale of the confiscated
and forfeited Estates within this State, and for other Purposes
therein mentioned," referring to estates forfeited to the state
"by attainder or conviction in the progress of the late war."
It contained the following provision:

And be it enacted by the authority aforesaid. That the said com-
missioner or commissioners shall, out of any monies which may
come into hie or their hands for rents, make suitable provision
for the support and maintenance of any slave or slaves who may
be found unable to support themselves, and who belonged to,
and have not been disposed of by any person or persons, whose

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respective estates have become confiscated or forfeited to the
people of this state.

This act was so amended May 1, 1786 as to manumit all negro
slaves become the property of the state, by the attainder or con-
viction of any person whomsoever, and in the possession of the
commissioners of forfeitures, who were required to provide, at
the expense of the state, for the comfortable subsistence of all
old and feeble slaves unable to gain a subsistence, so forfeited
in their respective districts.

An act, with the misleading title, "An Act granting bounty on
hemp to be raised within this state,'' etc. " and for other pur-
poses '', was passed Ap. 12, 1785. It provided:

That if any negro or other person to be imported or brought
into this state from any of the United States or from any other
place or country after the first day of June next, shall be sold
as a slave or slaves within this state, the seller or his or her
factor or agent, shall be deemed guilty of a public offense, and
shall for every such offense forfeit the sum of one hundred
pounds lawful money of New York, to be recovered by any per-
son who will sue for the same in an action of debt, in any court
of this state having cognizance of the same, together with costs
of suit. . . That every such person imported or brought into
this state and sold contrary to the true intent and meaning of this
act shall be freed.

Also,

That when any person or persons hereafter shall be
disposed to manumit his, her or their slave or slaves, and shall
previous thereto procure a certificate signed by the overseers
of the poor (or the major part of them) of the town, manor, dis-
trict or precinct, together with two justices of the peace of the
county where such person or persons shall reside, and if in the
counties of New York or Albany then from the mayor or re-
corder any two of the aldermen certifying that slave or slaves
appear to be under fifty years of age, and of sufficient ability
to provide for themselves, and shall cause such certificates of
manumission to be registered in the office of the clerk of the
to-wn, manor, district or precinct, in which the master or mis-
tress may reside, that then it shall be lawful for such person
or persons to manumit such slave or slaves without giving or
providing any security to indemnify the town, manor, district or
precinct; and such slave or slaves so manumitted shall be
deemed, taken and adjudged to be free; and the clerk for regis-

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tering such certificate shall be entitled to two shillings and no
more.

That if any person by his or her last will or testament shall
give his or her slave or slaves, being at the death of the testa-
tor or testatrix under fifty years of age and likewise of sufficient
ability to provide for themselves, to be certified in the manner
aforesaid, such freedom given as aforesaid shall, without any
security to indemnify the town, manor, district or precinct, be
deemed, taken and adjudged to be good and valid to all intents
and purposes, any law, usage or custom to the contrary notwith-
standing.

That all negroes, and other persons of any description what-
soever commonly reputed and deemed slaves shall forever here-
after have the privilege of being tried by a jury in all capital
eases according to the course of the common law.

'^ An Act concerning slaves ", passed Feb. 22, 1788, and being
chapter 40 of the laws of that year, was a revision of the existing
laws of the state relating to slaves. It was the first deliberate
expression of the state legislature on the whole subject of slavery,
and it may be taken as an exhibit of the temper of the people at
that time on that subject. As such, it i« worth reproducing, in
substance at least. It enacted:

That every negro, mulatto, or mestee, within this state, who
at the time of the passing of this act, is a slave, for his or her
life, shall continue such, for and during his or her life, unless
he or she, shall be manumitted or set free, in the manner pres-
cribed in and by this act, or in some future law of this state.

That the children of every negro, mulatto or mestee woman,
being a slave, shall follow the state and condition of the mother,
and be esteemed, reputed, taken and adjudged slaves to all in-
tents and purposes whatsoever.

That the baptizing of any negro, or other slave, shall not be
deemed, adjudged, or taken, to be a manumission of such slave.

It was further enacted that slaves should not be imported or
those imported since June 1, 1785, sold as slaves, under a penalty
of £100, to be sued for by action of debt, the person imported
and sold to be free; that any person buying or receiving a slave
with intent to remove such slave out of this state, to be sold,
should fofeit £100, and such slave be free.

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It enacted prohibitions against concealing or harboring run-
away slaves; against traflfieking with slaves; against selling liquor
to slaves; made owners of slaves liable to the persons damaged
by thefts committed by slaves, to the amount of £5 or under;
slaves to be committed to prison for striking a white person.

Slaves were to be entitled to jury trials in capital cases; slaves
not to be witnesses in any case, except in criminal cases in which
the evidence of one slave was to be admitted for or against an-
other slave.

Masters were forbidden to allow their slaves to go about beg-
ging. Pretended sales of aged or decrepit slaves to persons un-
able to keep and maintain them forbidden, and such sales
declared void. Manumission of slaves regulated, to same effect
as in laws of 1785, ch. 68 (given above, passed Ap. 12, 1785).

To those provisions were added in this act the following:

That if the owner or owners of any other slave, shall be disposed,
to manumit and set at liberty, such slave, and such owner or
owners, or any other sufficient person, for, or in behalf of such
slave, shall and do, at the court of general sej?sions of the peace,
for the city or county, where such negro or other slave shall dwell
or reside, enter into a bond, to the people of the state of New York,
with one or more surety or sureties, to be approved by such court,
in sum, not less than two hundred pounds, to keep any slave from
becoming or being any charge to the city, town or place within
this state, wherein such slave shall at any time, after such manu-
mission, live, the said slave shall be free, according to such manu-
mission of the owner or owners of such slave.

And further, if any such slave hath been or hereafter shall be
made free, by the last will and testament of any person
deceased, and if the executor or executors of such penson
BO deceased, or in case of the neglect or refusal of such ezecutor
or executors, if any other suflScient person, for, and in behalf of
such slave, shall and do, enter into such surety as aforesaid, in
manner aforesaid, then the said slave shall be free, according
to the true intent and meaning of such last will and testament.

And moreover, that if any person shall, by last will op other-
wise, manumit or set free, his or her slave, and no such certifi-
cate or security as aforesaid be given or obtained, such slave
shall nevertheless, be considered as free from such owner, his or
her executor, administrator and assigns. But such owner, his
and her heirs, executors and administrators, shall remain and

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be liable to support and maintain such slave, if the same slave
shall become unable to support and maintain himself or herself.

The law relating to manumission thus became, in substance:

1 Slaves under 50 years of age and able to support and main-
tain themselves, and so certified by the proper officers, might be
manumitted by will or otherwise, without secuiity being given
fur their future support in case they should become unable to
support themselves. Th(» master was thus freed from all farther
liability on their account.

2 Any other slave, whatever his age or condition or ability,
might be manumitted by will or otherwise, and become free on
a bond being given for his support in case of his becoming unable
to support himself.

3 If any person, by will or otherwise, manumitted a slave, and
no certificate or security was given, the slave nevertheless be-
came free; but the owner, executors and heirs were liable for the
support of the slave if he became unable to support himself.

On the subject of manumission, compare the colonial net of
Dec. 10, 1712; Gov. Hunter 'e letter to the Lords of trade. Nov. 12,
1715; the act of Nov. 2, 1717 (the result of Gov. Hunter's letter)
and the act of Oct. 29, 1730.

Chapter 28, laws of 1790, passed Mar. 22, 1790, "An Act to amend
the act entitled 'An Act concerning slaves"', provided that
slaves convicted of crime under the degree of a capital offense
might be transported by the master or mistress out of the state, on
the certificate of the court trying the offender, that transporta^
tion would be a projier punishment; also allowed appeals to the
court of general sessions from the refusal of overseers of the
poor to grant certificates for manumission of slaves appearing to
be under 50 years of age and of sufficient ability to provide for
themselves. \

Chapter 17, laws of 1792, authorized the state treasurer to reim-
burse towns supporting slaves manumitted by the state on the
confiscation of the estates of their owners; provided they were
supported as other poor persons were.

The quakers were among the earliest opponents of slavery.

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They, however, sometimes owned slaves, but in many instances
manumitted them, often without regard to the requisite formal-
ities. The legislature by an act passed Mar. 9, 1798, confirmed
such manumissions.

Efforts were made by the prominent statesmen of New York,
soon after the formation of the state, to secure the abolition of
slavery. The following, from Bancroft, reveals the feeling of the
wiser men of that generation ^

In the constituent convention of New York, Gouverneur Morris
struggled hard for measures tending to abolish domestic slavery,
^' so that in future agee every human being who breathed the air
of the state might enjoy the privileges of a freeman." The prop-
osition, though strongly supported, especially by the interior and
newer counties, was lost by the vote of the counties on the Hud-
son. Jay lamented the want of a clause against the continu-
ance of domestic slavery. Still, the declaration of independ-
ence was incorporated into the constitution of New York; and
all its great statesmen were opposed to slavery. All parts of
the common law, and all statutes and acts repugnant to fthe
constitution, were abrogated and repealed by the constitution
itself.

The New England states and Pennsylvania moved more
promptly and effectually in applying the principles of the declar-
ation of independence, the logical outcome of which was the aboli-
tion of slavery. New Jersey lagged behind. Even in the south-
ern states there was a strong feeling in favor of some plan for
the gradual removal of slavery, which, doubtless, would have
culminated in legislative action but for the sudden land disas-
trous increase in the value of slave labor.

Finally, however. Mar. 29, 1799, New, York passed its first great
act (laws of 1799, ch. 62) for the gradual abolition of slavery.
It enacted:

That any child born of a slave within this state after the
fourth day of July next, shall be deemed and adjudged to be
born free: Provided nevertlieUss that such child shall be the ser-
vant of the legal proprietor of his or her mother, until such ser- '
rant if a male shall arrive at the age of twenty-eight years, and
if a female at the age of twenty-five years.

That the master of the mother shall be entitled to the services
of such child.

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That the master shall file a certificate, within nine months
after the birth of such child, with the clerk of the city or town
of his residence, containing the name and addition of the master
or mistress, and name, age and sex of every child so born, under
a penalty of |5, for failure to file such certificate.

The person entitled to such service may nevertheless within
one year after the birth of such child, elect to abandon his or
her right to such service, by written notification filed with the
clerk of the town where the owner resides.

The child so abandoned shall be supported and maintained till
bound out by the overseers of the poor (as a pauper) at the ex-
pense of the state, not to exceed |3.50 a month, but the owner
fihall support such child till it is 1 year old. If no notification
is so given, the owner shall be answerable for the maintenance
of such child to the end of the period of its servitude.

That it shall be lawful for the owner of any slave immediately
after the passage of this act to manumit such slave by a cer-
tificate for that purpose under his hand and seal.

A side light on slavery at this date, 1799, is given in the follow-
ing advertisement appearing in the Oswego heraJd:

A YOUNG WENCH— FOR SALE. She is a good cook and
ready at all kinds of house-work. None can exceed her if she is
kept from liquor. She is 24 years of age — no husband nor child-
ren. Price f200; inquire of the printer.

The next legislation on the subject of slavery was chapter 188,
laws of 1801, passed Ap. 8, 1801, "An Act concerning slaves and
servants." The first five paragraphs are substantially reenact-
ments of existing laws. The sixth, declares the right of persons
traveling to be accompanied by their slaves, — ^to come into the
state with their slaves and to remove them again; and of resi-
dents of the state to travel elsewhere with their slaves but re-
quires them to bring them back again under severe penalties;
also the right of persons having lived one year in this state to
remove permanently and to take their slaves with them.

"And be it further enacted. That every child born of a slave
within this state after the fourth day of July, 1799 " shall be
free, on the conditions named in the act of 1799.

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In an act imposing a duty on strong liquors and regulating
inns and taverns, passed Ap. 7, 1801, is a provision forbidding
the sale of liquors to elavee without the consent of the master
or mistress.

Several acts followed, of some of which only an abstract need
be given to understand their full import, viz: 1802, ch. 52, and
1804, ch. 40, amending the act of 1799 in respect to the main-
tenance of pauper children of slaves, and the abandonment of
children of slaves; 1807, ch. 77, amending the same act, and fur-
ther limiting the power of residents to carry away slaves.

A most interesting illustration of the activity and earnestness
of the very early antislavery movement is found in the preamble
of chapter 19 of the laws of 1808, as follows;

An Act to incorporate the Society formed in this State of
New York for promoting the Manumission of Slaves, and pro-
tecting such of them as have been or may be liberated. [Paseed
Feb. 19, 1808.]

Whereas a voluntary association has for many years past ex-
isted in this state, by the name of ** The New York Society for
promoting the Manumission of Slaves and protecting such of
them as have been or maj^ be liberated'-; and whereas the said
society hjis represented to the legislature that besides its exer-
tion to further the humane intentions of the legislature, by aid-
ing the operations of the just and salutary laws passed for the
gradual abolition of slavery in this state, it has established a
free school in the city of New York, for the education of the
children of such persons as have been liberated from bondage,
that thev mav hereafter become useful members of the com-
munity; and whereas the said society has prayed to be incorpor-
ated, that it may be enabled more effectually to support the said
school, and to fulfil the benevolent purposes of its association:
Therefore [the act then incorporates] The New York Society
for promoting the manumission of slaves and protecting such
of them as have been or may be liberatcHl, [for 15 years].

Chapter 96, laws of 1808, forbids the kidnapping of free people

of color.

Chapter 44, laws of 1809, enacted that manumitted slaves may
take "by d^^cent, devise or otherwise;-' that all marriages con-
tracted where a party or parties ^* was, were, or may be slavee,''^
shall be valid, and the children legitimate; and facilitated manu-
mission.

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The growth of antislaverv sentiment is apparent in all the
legislation of these yeaiis, but nowhere more clearly, perhaps, than
in an act passed Mar. .30, 1810, entitled "An addition to the Act
concerning slaves and servants/*

It declared that after the first of May next,

No person held as a slave shall be imported, introduced or
brought into this State on any pretense whatever by any person
or persons coming x)ermanently to reside within the same; and
that any person residing within this State for the space of nine
months shall be considered as having a permanent residence
therein, within the meaning of this act; but it shall not be con-
strued to extend to such persons as may reside within this State
for a shorter period; and if any person so held as a slave shall
be so imported or introduced or brought into this State, contrary
to the true intent and meaning of this act, he or she shall be
and is hereby declared free.

And ichireas, To evade the existing laws of this State con-
cerning the importation and transfer of slaves, persons residing
in adjacent states have manumitted their slaves and afterwards
induced them to indent or bind themselves for a term of years,
to certain persons citizens of this State, receiving at the same
time for such term of service a price or consideration equal to
the full value of the slave, whereby the persons «o manumitted
are not only reduced back to a state of virtual bondage but
after having grown so old in service as to be incapable of gain-
ing a subsistence, are turned out to become a charge on the com-
munity, to the great burthen of the public, and against the true
intent and meaning of the laws of this State: Therefore,

Be if further etmcted That no such indenture, contract or bond
shall be obligatory within this State on the person so bound,
and the same shall be void, and the person bound, having been
a slave, shall be free.

[Further] — every person entitled to the services of a child born
of a slave after July 4, 1799 shall cause the child to be taught
reading so ae to be able to read the Holy Scriptures, previous to
its becoming 21 years of age; failure to cause the child to be
so taught shall release the child from service at the age of 21
vears.

Chapter 193, laws of 1810, provides:

That all such persons who reside in the counties of Ontario,
Steuben and Seneca, and who have emigrated from the states
of Virginia and Maryland, within ten years last past, who hold
in their own right slaves which they brought with them from

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said states, be and they are hereby authorized to hire out their said
slaves to any citizen of this State for a term of time not exceed-
ing seven years; Provided ahoays That at the end of such term of
time for which said slaves may be so hired, each and every slave
so hired shall be free, any law of this State to the contrary not-
withstanding: Provided always That the masters of such slavea
shall not be exonerated from liability to maintain any such slave,
who, at the expiration of the term, for which he shall be so
hired out, shall not be of sufficient ability to maintain himself.

The first law in the state in relation to the voting of black
men is "An Act to prevent Frauds and Perjuries at Elections
and to prevent Slaves from voting ", passed Ap. 9, 1811. Up to
this time, free blacks voted under conditions applicable to whites
and blacks alike. This law, " to prevent frauds ", or, in regard
to blacks, to " prevent slaves from voting '', enacted :

That whenever any black or mulatto person shall present him-
self to vote at any election in this State, he shall produce to
the inspectors or persons conducting such election a certificate
of his freedom, under the hand and seal of any one of the clerks
of the counties of this State, or under the hand of a clerk of
any town within this State.

The method of proof of freedom before a judge is prescribed,
on which, when satisfactory, a certificate was to be issued, cer-
tifying to the freedom of the black man, describing the person,
his age, place of birth, and the time when he became free; the
proof to be filed and the certificate to be recorded, and a certi-
fied copy of the record to be the certificate presented when offer-
ing to vote. Without producing such certificate, the black or
mulatto person could not vote. In addition to producing the
certificate he might be required to make oath that he was the
identical person named and intended in the certificate, and a
false oath in the matter was perjury. The judge or other officer
taking proofs of freedom, on application of the black man, might
issue a summons and compel the attendance of witnesses to
prove such freedom.

In a law passed Ap. 8, 1813, it was made lawful to remove any
slave who should have left his master, or should have wandered
from town to town, to the place of the settlement of his master.

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It is a Btriking revelation of the condition arising and increas-
ing in the period when slavery in the state was moribund. Slaves
'' leaving their masters ", and " wandering from town to town ",
were doubtless the old and useless, for the most part. The con-
stant effort of the law to compel masters to take care of such
slaves discloses a prevalent disposition on their part to turn off
their used-up slaves to shift for themselves or to be supported
by the public.
Chapter 203, laws of 1813, enacted:

That the provisions of the Act entitled "An Act concerning
Slaves and Servants " relative to importation and exportation
of slaves, shall not be construed to extend to cases where persons
residing within and near the boundary line of this State and
owning and occupying land over the said line in an neighboring
state, shall bring such slaves into or take them out of this State
for the purpose of cultivating the land which they may so own
and occupy in either state.

In the revised laws of 1813, there is a reenactment of all then
existing laws relating to slavery.

As in the revolutionary war, so now, in the war of 1812, pro-
vision was made by law for the raising of regiments in which
slaves might become soldiers. This was done by "An Act to
authorize the raising of two regiments of color ", passed Oct. 24,
1814. The city of Washington had been seized by the British
and the capitol and other public buildings burned. The Ameri-
cans had been defeated here and there, and the desperate con-
dition caused this last resort for the procuring of needed soldiers.

§ 1 authorized the governor to raise, by voluntary enlistment,
two regiments of free men of color, for the defense of the state,
for three years, unless sooner discharged. § 3 required the com-
missioned officers to be white men. § 4 oflficers and privates to
be paid, etc. same as United States troops, and a bounty of f20
given. § 5 provided that these troops might be transferred into
the service of the United States. § 6 " That it shall be lawful
for any able-bodied slave, with the written assent of his master
or mistress, to enlist into the said corps, and the master or mis-
tress of such slave shall be entitled to the pay and bounty al-

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lowed him for bis service; and further, that said slave, at the time
of receiving his discharge, shall be deemed and adjudged to have
been legally manumitted from that time, and his said master or
mistress shall not thenceforward be liable for his maintenance."
§ 7 provided for the settlement of such slave if he became indi-
gent.

Chai)ter 82, law« of 1814, amends the provisions of law of 1811
as to the place where certificates of freedom shall be filed, in the
citv of New York.

Chapter 145, lawe of 1815, amends **An Act for regulating elec-
tions '' passed Mar. 29, 1813, and affect New York city and county.
A new provision is made, imposing i>enalties for wilfully or cor-
ruptly refusing certificates of freedom, the law indicating the
crimes that doubtless had been committed.

Chapter 45, laws of 1816, provided, that former elavec? of those
whose estates were forfeited should be maintained as paupers.

Chapter 137,law^8 of 1817, contains a reenactment of ^hen existing
laws relative to slaves and sen'ants, but they gave the final blow
to the existence of slavery in the state after July 4, 1827. It was
enacted '^ That every negro, mulatto or mestee within this state,
born before the fourth day of July, one thousand seven hundred
and ninety-nine, shall, after the fourth day of July, one thousand
eight hundred and twenty-seven, be free."

Chapter 141, laws of 1819, amending **An Act relative to Slaves
and Servants," imposes penalties for sending to sea, or exporting,
or attempting to export from this state, etc., any slave, or aiding
in so doing, or conspiring so to do; declares the slave shall be
free; but the act shall not apply to a slave pardoned by the exe-
cutive on condition of leaving the state. Also, it gives to a
person who resides or w^hose family resides a part of the year in
the state and a part of the year in an adjoining state, the rigblt
to remove his slaves with him ; and forbids the sale of such slave,
if previously a resident of this state, to any person not an inliabi-
tant of this state; the slave declared free, if so sold.|

Prior to 1821 there was no distinction on account of color be-
tween free negroes and the whites in the matter of suflPrage. A

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property qualification was required for all voters. That dis-
tinction wa« first introduced into the state constitution of 1821.
No property qualification was required, in terms, for white
voters, but they must have paid taxes, or been exempt, or per-
formed or paid for highway labor, within the year in which they
offered to vote. Colored persons were not allowed to vote unless
they had been citizens of the state three years, and were pos^^essed
of a freehold of the value of f250 over and above all debts and
incumbrances thereon, and had paid a tax on that amount. In
1826 the requirement of property qualification for white voters
was abrogated. In 1845, again in 1860 and still again in 1869,
the question whether the property qualification for colored voters
should be continued, was submitted to the people, and each time
was decided in the affirmative, by steadily decreasing majorities.
Finally, all distinctions between white and colored voters were
wiped out by the 15th amendment to {he federal constitu-
tion, ratified in 1870, which said: "The right of citizens of the
United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the
United States or by any state on account or race, color, or pre-
vious condition of servitude."

The fourth day of July 1827, was the day whl^n, according to
the law of 1817, every slave in this state born before Jujy 4, 1799,
became free. All children of slaves born after this latter date
were free but remained servants till a certain age. Slavery, as
such, had come to an end. Various laws and resolutions, how-
ever, were passed by the legislature, from time to time, in the
interests, and for the protection, of former slaves and other col-
ored persons within the state, and in regard to the general ques-
tion of slavery elsewhere in the United States. In some sense
they belong to this history, and at all events are of interest in
this connection.

The revised statutes of 1828, pt 3, ch. 9, tit. 1, art. 1, relating
to habeas corpus, regulated the procedure in regard to fugitive
slaves from other states and claimed here by their owners, and
provided various safeguards against the enslaving of free
colored persons.

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Part 1, ch. 20, tit. 7, of the same statutes, (1828), is largely a
reenactment of various laws, but contains some provisions from
which it will be seen that slavery was not, after all, wholly ex-
tinguished in the state. The following is a summary of this law.

§ 1 Persons held as slaves not to be brought into this state.
§ 2 Last section not to discharge fugitives from other states.
§ 3 Emigrants from other states may bring their slaves with
them, if born after July 4, 179G, and before July 4, 1827. § 4
Such slaves brought in since Mar. 31, 1817, shall be free, but
remain servants, males till 28, females till 25 years of age. § 5
Such persons brought after passage of this law to serve only
till the age of 21. § 6 permits nonresidents traveling in the
state to bring with them their slaves. § 7 Privilege of resident
part of the year. (§ 3-7 are repealed by laws of 1841, ch. 247.)
§ 8 & 9 Against selling any pers4)n as a slave. § 10 Forbid-
ding transfer of service of certain persons. § 11 Certain con-
tracts for service void. § 12 and 13 Against sending slaves or ser-
vants out of the state. § 14 Inhabitants journeying may take
servants on certain conditions. § 15 Persons of color owing ser-
vice or labor in other states secreting themselves in vessels may
be returned. (This provision held in violation of the U. S. consti-
tution, in Kirk's case, 1 Parker's crim. rep. 67, on the ground
that congress has already legislated on the subject.)

§ 16 Every peison honi withiti this state, whether white or col-
ored, is free; every person who shall hereafter he horn icithin this
state shall he free; and every person hrought into this state as a slave^
except as authonzed hy this titlCy shall he free,

Ch. 225, in laws of 1840, is "An Act to extend the right of trial
by jury", and § 1 declares: "Instead of the hearing provided
for" by the revised statutes, on habeas corpus, "the claim to
the service of such alleged fugitive, his identity, and the fact
of his having escaped from another State of the United States
into this State shall be determined by a jury." If the finding
of the jury was in favor of the claimant on all the matters, a
certificate was to be given to such claimant, and the fugitive
could be removed, etc. If, however, the finding of the jury waa

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against the claimant on any of the matters submitted to them^
" the person so claimed as a fugitive shall be forthwith set at
liberty and shall never thereafter be molested upon the same
claim; and any person who shall thereafter arrest, detain, or
proceed in any manner to retake such alleged fugitive upon the
same claim, or shall by virtue of the same claim remove such
alleged fugitive out of this state under any process or proceeding
whatever, shall be deemed guilty of kidnapping, and, upon con-
viction, shall be punished by imprisonment in the State prison
not exceeding ten years." The district attorney was required to
render his services to the alleged fugitive, or counsel should be
appointed by the court. There w^ere other incidental provisions,
some imposing severe penalties for disregarding the terms of this
law designed to protect the rights of the alleged fugitive. Be-
fore the writ of habeas corpus should be granted, the applicant
was required to give a bond in the sum of flOOO to pay all costs
and expenses, and |2 weekly for the support of the alleged fugi-
tive while in custody, and if the jury should decide against the
claimant, to pay the expenses of the alleged fugitive.

Chapter 375, in laws of 1840, being "An Act more effectually to
protect the free citizens of this State from being kidnapped or
reduced to slavery ", required the governor " to take such
measures as he shall deem necessary to procure " that any per-
son kidnapped, etc., be restored to his liberty, and returned.
He might appoint agents to effect such restoration, who might
perform journeys, take proofs, legal proceedings, etc.

The last act, for many years, directly on the subject of slavery,
was chapter 247 of laws of 1841, which repealed § 3, 4, 5, 6 and
7, of tit. 7, ch. 20, of the first part of the revised statutes. These
sections allowed slaves to be brought into the state, to pass
through the state, etc. The repeal extinguishes all privileges
of slave owners, and all ownerships in slaves within the state.

The antislavery feeling in the state was not, however, satis-
fied merely with having extinguished slavery within its own
borders. It was as hostile to its existence elsewhere in the
United States, but did not seek to interfere with it where already

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established or permitted by law. But it did propose that the
evil should not be extended beyond those limits. The expression
of that feeling is found in the " concurrent resolutions " passed
by the senate and assembly of the state from time to time. In
1847, during the Mexican war, with the prospect before their
eyes that Texas and other territories would be added to our
Union, they resolved " That if any territory shall hereafter be
Acquired by the United States, or annexed thereto, the act by
which territory is acquired or annexed, whatever such act may
be, should contain an unalterable fundamental article or pro-
vision, whereby slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a
punishment for crime, shall be forever excluded from the terri-
tory acquired or annexed.'' And in 1848, by concurrent resolu-
tion, the senators in congress are requested to use their best
efforts to insert into any act or ordinance, etc., provisions ex-
cluding slavery; and in 1849, to the same effect.

In 1852, by concurrent resolution, the senators and representa-
tives in congress are requested to use their best efforts to have
a joint committee appointed to prepare a compendium of the
iirst and subsequent enumerations of the inhabitants of the
United States, showing in separate columns the whites, the free
persons of color, and the slaves, by sexes, etc. and the repre-
sentation under each enumeration, etc.; all of which indicated
pretty clearly an intention to prepare for a vigorous attack on
slavery in its relations to representation in congress.

In 1855, the legislature by concurrent resolutions declared that
the bill, in congress, organizing the territory of Kansas and
Nebraska and repealing part of the Missouri compromise pro-
liibiting slavery, etc., was a gross violation of good faith. It
demanded of congress the enactment of a law declaring that
slavery shall not exist except where it is established by a local
law of a «tate, thus restoring by positive statute the prohibition
of slavery in the territory of Kansas and Nebraska. They de-
^"lared " that the piM>ple of the State of New York will not con-
sent to the admission into the I^nion of any state formed out of
Kansas and Nebraska unless itB constitution shall prohibit the

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existence of slavery within its limits." They denounced the fugi-
tive slave law of 1850; and demanded the right of free discussion,
etc.

The intensity of feeling at that pi^riod is shown in the con-
current resolutions of Ap. 16, 1857: ** That this state will not
allow slav(»ry within her borders, in any form, or under any pre-
tence, or for any time however short. — That the Supreme Court
of the United States, by reason of a majority of the judges
thereof having identified it with a sectional and aggressive party,
has impaired the confidence and respect of the ptH)ple of this
etate." The governor ifi requested to transmit a copy of tlie
resolutions to the respective governors of the states of this
Union.

Ap. 12, 1859, they resolvi^d: ** That this legislature and the
citizens of this State look with surprise, mortification and de-
testation uiK)n the virtual reopening, within the federal union,
of the slave trade; that against this invasion of our laws, our
feelings, and the di<*tates of Christianity', we solemnly protest
here, as we will protest elsewhere, and especially at the ballot-
box;'' . . . and call for the punishment of those engaged in
the slave trade; and the governor is ^* required to transmit a
copy of this resolution to the legislatures of the several states
of the Union and earnestly request their cooperation in arrest-
ing this great wickedness."

Jan. 11, 18(15, by concurrent resolution, the legislature in-
structed their senators in congress to secure a resolution sub-
mitting a proposition to amend the federal constitution by add-
ing thereto art. 13, prohibiting slavery in the United States; and
February 2 following they ratified, by resolution, the 13th amend-
ment that congress proposed. April 22, the same year, they
passed a law ratifying the same amendment, probably on the
theory that ratification by resolution was insufficient, or at least
not sufficiently formal. •

The next, and last, act of legislation of the state in any way
affecting the subject of slavei^ was passed Feb. 20, 1883, (ch.
30), and was in these words: *^ Title seven, chapter twenty, part

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one, Volume one of the Revised Statutes is hereby repealed,"
thus wiping out the last vestige of slavery legislation from the
statute books of the state.

INDIAN SLAVES

Frequent reference is made in the colonial records and laws,
not only of New York but also of other colonies, to Indians as
slaves. Indian slavery in some form existed in all or nearly all
of them. We know that the Indians of the West Indies, from an
early period, were made slaves; that the Spaniards made slaves
of captives from the continent to some extent; that the Indian
tribes made slaves of their captives in war, and sometimes sold
them to the whites.

In Massachusetts, in 1637 and after, many captive Indians
taken in the Pequot war were made slaves, and were sent to the
Bermudas and there sold. Hugh Peter wanted "some boyes for
the Bermudas " from these captives. Domestic Indian slavery
existed at the same time, and the statutes of the colony made
constant allusion to the fact.

In King Philip's war, 1675-78, numerous Indian captives taken
were disposed of as slaves. In 1675, 112 men, women and child-
ren of the Indians were, by the council of Plymouth, ordered
sold, and they were accordingly sold. A little later, 57 more
were sold. In all, in 1675-76, 188 were sold for £397 13s. The
" Praying Indians " themselves did not escape the common fate
of captive Indians. They all went, when captured, into West
Indian slavery. The lawfulness of the slavery of both Indians
and negroes was recognized by the " Code of 1650 " of the col-
ony of Connecticut. Indian slaves were imported into Pennsyl-
vania from Carolina and elsewhere.

In Virginia, by and act passed in 1676, all Indianfi taken in war
were to be held and accounted slaves during life. In the same
jear it was enacted that Indian captives taken by soldiers in war
should be the property of such captors. The Indian captives of
neighboring Indians were sold to the whites as slaves; and this
was made lawful by an act passed in 1862.

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Turning to New York, the evidence is not conclusive that
Indians were enslaved during the Dutch period, within the prov-
ince at least. It is probable, however, that the Dutch some-
timed made slaves of Indian prisoners.

In a communication of the " Eight Men ", from Manhattan, to
the Amsterdam chamber of the West India company, in 1644,
they say: "The captured Indians who might have been of con-
siderable use to us as guides, have been given to the soldiers as
presents, and allowed to go to Holland; the others have been
sent off to the Bermudas as a present to the English governor,"
presumably as slaves.

During the English period, thpre is frequent reference to In-
dian slaves. " According to the Minutes of 1679, it was resolved
that all Indians within the colony were free — nor could they be
forced to be servants or slaves — and if they were brought hither
as slaves, a residence of 6 months should .entitle them to free-
dom." But this rule did not prevail at a later period in the
English colony, as is evident (from both documents and laws.

In the narrative of grievances against Jacob Leisler, appears
this: "The same night (Dec. 23, 1689) an Indian Slave belonging
to Philip French was dragged to the Fort (New York) and there
imprisoned."

The colonial act of May 1, 1702, is the first act mentioning
Indians as slaves. A tax is levied "upon every Negro or Indian
Slave Imported in this Province from their own Countries." The
next is an act passed Oct. 21, 1706: "Whereas divers of her
Maties good Subjects, Inhabitants of this Colony now are and
have been willing that such Negro, Indian and Mulatto Slaves
who belong to them and desire the same, should be baptized,"
etc. The same act declared " That all and every Negro, Indian
Mulatto and Mestee Bastard Child & Children who is, are and
shalbe born of any Negro, Indian, Mulatto or Mestee, shall fol-
low ye state and Condition of the Mother & be esteemed reputed
taken & adjudged a slave & slaves to all intents and purposes
whatsoever." An act of Sep. 18, 1708 speaks of " Negro, Indian
•or other Slaves."

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Lord Cornbury wrote to the board of trade, Feb. 10, 1707-8,.
as has been eaid in a preceding chapter: '* A most barbarous
murder has been committed upon the family of one Hallett by
an Indian Man Slave, and a Negro Woman, who have murdered
their Master, Mistress and five children/'

In 1712, the Lords of trade, at Whitehall, recommended the
reprieve of Hosea and John, ** Spanish Indians," convicted of
participation in the insurrection at New York in that year.

Among the slaves imported from the West Indies and Brazil,
very probably, were Indian slaves of those countries. This of
itself may be some explanation of the frequent reference in the
acts of the colony to Indian slaves, but there were evidently other
Indian slaves.

It is more than probable that some Indian slaves of the Indian
tribes, made such by capture in war, were purchased by the col-
onists and held as slaves.

In 1702, in " Propositions made by 5 of the farr Indiajis," the
" Pani " (Pawnee) Indians are spoken of as " the Naudowassees
by ye French called Pani, a nation of Indians that live to the
Westward towards ye Spanyards," with whom these " farr In-
dians " were at war. Schoolcraft, speaking of the " Pawnees
(Pani)'\ says: *^ The Pawnees were formerly a brave, warlike
tribe, living on the Platte lliver in Nebraska. Their history,
until a recent date, is one of almost constant warfare with the
Dakotas." It is pretty certain that these " Panis'' were among
the Indian slaves of the colonists.

In " the Paris Documents," of occurrences in Canada during the
year 1747-48 the Jounial, under date of Nov. 11, 1747, recites: **The
4 Negroes and a Panis, who were captured from the English dur-
ing the war and had run away from Montreal, as mentioned in the
entry of the 28th of October, in the preceding Journal, have been
overtaken and brought in today; we intend to put them on board
a small yessel bound to Martinico, the last in port; these slaves
will be sold there for the benefit of the proprietors."

In the entry of Oct. 28, it is said : " We learn from Montreal
that 4 to 5 negroes, who had been taken from the English daring

SLAVERY IN NEW YORK 307

the war, have deserted. . . It will be proper, henceforward,
to send all these foreign negroes to the Island to be sold there/'
The '* Panis " was here included in the " 4 to 5 negroes, who had
been taken from the English during the war."

The same journal, under date of Dec. 1, 1747, recites the find-
ing of some " Dutchmen " among the Indians, who had been
adopted, for which reason the Indians would not sell them for
money, " but they will exchange them for Panis men or women.
. . . We shall wait until the coming down of the Michilimak-
inac canoes to buy some prisoners at a lower figure than could
be done now."

M. Varin, in a letter to M. Bigot, from Montreal, July 24, 1754,
in giving an account of a battle with the English, and of the
losses of the Canadians, says: "Mr. Pean's Panis has been also
killed ". This was at Fort Necessity, Fayette co. Pa,

In the articles of capitulation for the surrender of Canada,
between Gen. Amherst, commander in chief of the British forces,
and the Marquis de Vaudreuil, governor and lieutenant general
for the king in Canada, Montreal, Sep. 8, 1760, art. 47 as pro-
posed by the French, recited:

The Negroes and Panis of both sexes shall remain in their
quality of slaves, in the possession of the French and Canadians
to whom they belong; they shall be at liberty to keep them in their
service in the colony, or to sell them ; and they shall also continue
to bring them up in the Roman religion.

The British general wrote opposite the proposition: "Granted;
except those who shall have been made prisoners." Those, we
may assume, were carried off as spoils of war, " Panis " as well
as "Negroes."

If farther proof were needed of the fact that the British kept
Panis Indians as slaves, we have it in the " Articles of Peace be-
tween Sir William Johnson and the Huron Indians, made at
Niagara, July 18, 1764". They contain the following:

Article 2nd. That any English who may be prisoners or deser-
ters, and any Negroes, Panis, or other Slaves, who are British
property, shall be delivered up, within one month, to the com-

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mandant of the Detroit, and that the Hurons use all possible
endeavors to get those who are in the hands of the neighboring
Nations; engaging never to entertain any deserters, fugitives or
slaves; but should any such fly to them for protection, they are
to deliver them up to the next commanding officer.

Judge Matthews, of Louisiana, in the case of Seville vs
Chretien, in which an Indian sought " to recover his liberty,"
says:

It is an admitted principle, that slavery has been permitted and
tolerated in all the colonies established in America by the mother
country. Not only of Africans, but also of Indians.

In The State (New Jersey) vs Waggoner, April term, 1797,
the court says:

They [Indians] have so long been recognized as slaves in our
law, that it would be as great a violation of the rights of prop-
erty to establish a contrary decision at the present day, as it
would in the case of the Africans, and as useless to investigate
the manner in which thev originallv lost their freedom.

Judge Matthews, in the Louisiana case above cited, says that
the permission to introduce negroes " was intended as a means
of enabling the planters to dispense with the slavery of the
Indians by their European oonquerers." He says farther:

About twenty years after, [the introduction of slaves into
Virginia by the Dutch], slaves were introduced into New Eng-
land, and it is believed that Indians were at the same time, or
before, held in bondage. . . The first Act of the legislature of
the Province of Virginia on the subject of the slavery of the
Indians was passed in 1670, and one of its provisions, according
to Judge Tucker, prohibits free or manumitted Indians from pur-
chasing Christian servants. The words free or manumitted are
useless and absurd, if there did not exist Indians who had been
slaves and had been manumitted, before and at the time this Act
was passed.

In the case of Gomez vs Boneval, in Ix)uisiana, 1819, the court
said:

But the descendants of Africans are not the only subjects of
American slavery. The native Indians have also been enslaved,
and their descendants are still in slavery.

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These citations, it is true, do not conclusively prove that In-
dians were ever held as slaves in New York; but do show that
it was a common custom in the colonies to hold them as such.
Presumably, the same custom prevailed in New York.

Aaron Schuyler, of New York, in 1693, gave to his daughters.
Eve and Cornelia, by his will, two houses and lots on Broadway,
New York, with an Indian slave woman to each. (W. B. Melius)

Mr Melius, of Albany N. Y. who has made this subject a mat-
ter of fipecial study, says:

I do not believe the pure Indian was sold as a slave. There are
cases on record wherein Indian women would bind themselves to
white men and become their servants. I know of no case where
they were afterwards sold as chattel, and believe the Indian who
wafl the elave was not without mixture. . . We find that
Sarah Robinson, an Indian woman and native of New York,
landed at Southampton and came into the possession of Robert
Waters, and was sent as a slave to Madeira and there returned by
the English council to New York. I believe this not to be a pure
Indian woman, but amalgamated. . . In 1717, complaint was-
made that slaves ran away and were secreted by the Minieinke,
and they intermarried with the Indian women.

On all the evidence on the subject, however, it is safe to say
that Indian slaves were owned in the colony of New York. At
one period, they were, probably, Indians imported from the West
Indies and Brazil. At another period " Panis " Indians were
slaves. Some Indians, specially Indian women, voluntarily be-
came " servants " or slaves. The children of free Indians and
slave mothers of African blood were slaves, following the con-
dition of the mother. It is highly probable that Indian slave
captives of the adjacent warlike tribes were purchased from
these tribes by the English, and remained slaves. It is not im-
probable that some of the weaker tribes contributed in various
ways to the number of Indian slaves.

It is improbable that any of the stronger tribes, like the proud
and warlike Six Nations, were ever made slaves.

That Indian slavery in some of these forms existed in New
York is reasonably certain. The statutes for a long period re-

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peated the phrase " Indian slaves '', which is a clear recognition
of an existing fact. And the fact that Indian slavery existed
in all the surrounding colonies leads to the same conclusion.

It is noticeable that ^* Indian '' slaves are not mentioned in
the acts of the legislature of the state, though the colonial laws,
down to the end of the colonial period, speak, in almost every
statute relating to slavery, of " Negro and Indian slaves/'

INDEX

The superior figures tell the exact place on the page In ninths; e. g. 253"
means page 253, beginning In the third ninth of the page, i. e. about one
third of the way down.

Albany, escape of slaves from, 262*-

64*, 279*; slavery In revolutionary

times. 282'-83».
Andros, Gov., on number of slaves

in lens, 258*.
Angola, slave trade. 250*.
Animals, reward for killing, 281*-

82«.
Anti-slavery movement, 292*, 294*,

295S 301M».

Bancroft, George, on abolition of
slavery, 292*.

Baptism, not to give freedom, 257*-
58*. 264^ 289*.

Bellomont, Gov., on conversion of
slaves, 257*; on slaves as soldiers,
259^; on slave trade with Mada-
gascar, 259».

Billop, Christopher, concerning
captured slaves, 258*.

Brazil, slave trade, 248«, 250*.

Canada, escape of fugitives to, 258?-
69*. 262*-G4*, 275*, 279».

Census of slaves, 267*, 284*.

Children, of free slaves, 247*, 251^
to be adjudged slaves, 2G5^ 289^
to be free, 292»-93», 293% 299'
maintenance of pauper children,
293», 294»; education, 295^

Clarke, Lieut-Gov., on conspiracy
of mU 276'-77«.

Conspiracy of slaves, act prevent-
ing, 265"-0G», 2m\ 274'; in 1112,
2G7''-68*; in llkl* 275»-78*.

Contracts with slaves, void, 269*,
274^

Conversion of slaves, 255*, 256^-57*;
not to give freedom, 257*-58*.

Crosby, Gov., on harboring slaves,
275".

Denon-ville, Gov. de, on fugitives to
Canada, 258*-59'.

Dongan, Gov., on conversion of
slaves, 256»-57\

Du Bois, W. E. B., estimate of
slave population of New York,
285»-86\

Dutch, slavery under, 246*-54'; In-
dian slavery under, 305^

Duties on slaves imported, 260*,
2G6^ 267*, 274», 279^

Education of children of slaves,

295^
Elections, laws relating to, 296^,

298«. 298''-99».
Emancipation, see Manumission.
England, slavery in, 257*.
English in New York, slavery

under, 254*-83'*; Indian slavery

under, 305*.
Evidence, see Testimony.

Firearms, use by slaves, 271\ 275*.

ai2

INDEX TO SLAVKRY IN NEW YORK

Free blacks, children of, 247*, 26V;
kidiiai)i)lng, 294\ 301'; number In
colonial New York, 284' ; property,
270^ 275*; as soldiers, 207'; voting,
29GS 298', 298*-9a».
Freedom, petition for, 246M7^
Fugitives, laws relating to, 255',
25G^ 2G2*-04*, 299", 300^; harboring,
201», 270', 274', 290^

Gideon (ship), cargo of slaves, 252';

arrival, 253^
Glide, Symen, contract with, 252'.
Gravesend, petition to directors ai

Amsterdam, 25P-52'.

Humphreys, M. G., Life of Catherine
Schuyler, extract from, 282'-83".

Hunter, Gov., on stealing by slaves.
207»; on conspiracy of i7/;<?, 2G8'-
09*; on manumission of slaves,
272-; on duties on negroes, 274°.

Indian slavery, 243», 304'-10=.
Indians, slaves employed to attack,

251*, 259*; slavery among, 259".
Insurrections, see Conspiracy.

Kidnapping, 301'; of free* blacks.
294», 301'.

Liquor, sale to slaves prohibited,
267«, 274\ 281S 200\ 294\

ICadagascar, slave trade with, 259^

Manumission, granted by director of
New Netherlands, 247-, 250»-5r;
laws relating to, 27(y, 272=-73\
274", 288«-89», 290*-91^ 298^ for
military service, 287^ 298'; of
slaves becoming properly of state,
288S 291"; by quakers, 292'; regis-
tered certificates of, 288"-S9'; by
will, 270*, 272% 273% 274", 289%
290^-9r.

Marriage of slaves, not to give free-
dom, 257^-58'; legalizing, 294».

Matlier, F. G., on conspiracy of
i74/, 277»-78\

Matthews, Judge, on Indian slavery,

308'.
MegjiiKdeusis, Johannes, requests

freedom for certain negroes, 250*.

Melius, , on Indian slavery, 309'.

Michaelius, Jonas, quoted, 241\
Military watches, establishment,

278-.
Murder, punishment for, 265'-66*,

271% 275%

Neg^es, see Slaves.

New York society- for promoting the

manumission, of slaves, incor-

l>o rated, 2J>4%

Orange county, taxes on slaves,
282'.

Patroons, slaves alloted to, 248%
Property, of free blacks, 270% 275*;
requirements for suffrage, 298*-
99".
Punishments, laws relating to, 256%
2G<.)*, 205', 209% 274% 281% 290^,
291"; for conspiracy, 2G8»; for
murder, 271% See also Whipping.

Quakers, opposed to slavery, 291*-
92%

Belig^ous instruction of slaves,
295% See also Conversion.

Uoyal African company, slave
trade, 254%

Runaways, see Fugitives.

Slave trade, of West India com^
pany, 245', 2i8% 249*, 254* ; of
Koyal African company, 254\

Slavery, efforts to secure abolition,
292% 294', 301M'; abolition by
law in 1H^7, 244% 298^ attitude of
northern people toward. 245^;
under the Dutch, 246^-54*; In
England, 257*; under the English,
254'-83''; growth, 244-; early legis-
lation, 255% 2G0»; laws after i827,.
299% 304'; moral questions, 244»-

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313

46\ 286*; a national institution,
243^; under stato jrovornmont.
28«r-304=. Svr also Indian slavery.

Slaves, aged and deeivpit 280^-81',
28S», 21K)», 297', 208=; belonging tu
confiscated estates, 287»-8S', 21)1';
conversion, 255*, 25(5''-57'; conver-
sion not to give freedom, 257*-58^
executed, compensation for, 260\
273', 275*, 270"; penalties for ex-
porting. 208'; liability to for-
feiture. 2()2-; importing forbidden.
28ir; imported temporarily from
other states, 207*; individuals as
owners. 240'; introiluction into
New York, 244=, 246"; introduction
into T'nited SUites, 24;j»-44^; num-
l)cr In colonial N<»w Y'ork, 2rv8",
268*, 284'-8r»'; prices, 240«, 270*,
282»; selling, 20.r; selling pro-
hibited, 288^ 280"; as soldiers,
251', 250*, 287*, 207-; trading with
forbidden, 255'-5(t*, 2^>0^ 274", 200' ;
right of trav(?lers to be accom-
panied by, 21Kr. *S'rc also Indian
slavery.

Soldiers, slaves as. 251\ 250*, 287-,
2QT.

State government, slavery under,
2»M04%

Stealing, prevention, 267".

Stuyvesant, Peter, on slaves as
payments for certain obligations,
2.VJ"-.').'J'; on events attending sur-
render of New Amsterdam, 253\

SufTiag(\ pi*oof of freedom re(iuired.
2tH}', 20S'; qualifications, 208'-0y.

Tanidudnr, first African slave ship,

2o(f.
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Orange county, 282*.
Testiiiwmy of shives, 20r, 275-. 200=;

illegal against freemen, 205'.
Tienhoven, Sec, on manumission of

slaves, 251'.
Trading with slaves forbidden, 255*-

."iO'. 2r,0\ 274«, 290V
Tiials of slaves, 271*, 275». 280", 200=',

Voting, laws relating to, 20C^ 298»,

21KS"-0JK'.

West India company, slave trade.
245». 24f^\ 240*, 254'; slaves belong-
ing to manumitted, 240»-47», 251'.

Whipping, laws relating to, 200',
2(;5\ 270*, 274', 281".

Willet, Tli«)ma8, agreement with,

252*. %^

AvTllTams, G. W., History of the

negro race, extract from, 254*.

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HISTORY 5

DESCRIPTIVE LIST

FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS

COPIED FOR NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

FBOX

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND NATIONAL LIBRARY AT PARIS

1888

PREFACE

The present list, prepared in reply to a recent inquiry of the
Alabama History Commission, contains a full description with
bibliographic notes of a collection of French manuscripts copied
for the New York State Library from the National Archives
and the National Library at Paris, a special appropriation of
fSOO having been voted by the Legislature for this purpose May
9, 1888. A glance at its contents will show both the miscellane-
ous character and the very unequal value of the manuscripts,
due to the fact that they were selected, not as a special col-
lection, but as part of a large body of documents relating to
America to be completed by monthly instalments till all the
government records, including those of the Navy Department
and the Department of Foreign Affairs, were exhausted. The*
proposition for furnishing such an extensive series of certified
copies, either to the State of New York or the federal govern-
ment, originated with M. Albert Leeoy de la Marche, archiviste-
pal^ographe at the National Archives, and was first communi-
cated to Mr Berthold Fernow Feb. 5, 1888, by Mgr Bernard
CBeilly, then in Paris for literarv work.

320 NEW YORK STATB LIBRARY

The first instalment of papers, numbered 1-17, was forwarded
June 5, at a charge of $349.77. Soon 33 more papers followed
and on August 2 a third series, numbered 51-80, was completed.
The sums paid amounted respectively to |232.66 and f217.57,
making with the first charge a total of fSOO, or the full sum
appropriated. As many desirable papers remained to be copied,
Chanc. H. R. Pierson in submitting the 71st annual State
Library report to the Legislature recommended an additional
appropriation of fSOO for completing the work. As late as
January 1890, however, no further action had been taken and no
more documents were procured.

Of documents 1-50, mentioned above, a brief list appeared in
Annual Report of the New York State Library, 1889, 71 : pref. p. 13-
14. Three of these papers or, if a note attached to one is
counted as a distinct document, four are at present wanting.
The first, " La reprise de la Floride par le chevalier Gourgue,"
no. 27 in the list, is mentioned in a letter from M. Lecoy de la
Marche as among tJie vianti^oripts returned; the others, no. 37,
37bis and 49, all relating to the discoveries of Mathieu Sagean,
are not specified, but no other documents of no. 1-50 being
missing, they apparently form part of the manuscripts referred
to and must also have been returned. Of the series 51-80, no. 57,
a letter from Franklin to Washington, is also wanting and no
evidence exists as to whether it was returned or not.

Every effort has been made to discover if any of the remain-
ing documents were printed, the result being that of the 76
manuscripts containing 88 distinct documents and covering
together 1615 folio pages, 16 documents, with 689 pages, or more
than a third of the entire collection, were found to have beeu
in print either in part or entire at the time of the purchase.
Since then eight other documents, being letters to and fvoui
De Kalb, and filling 10 pages, have appeared in Stevens's Fac-
similes, Adding the fact that several documents are copied
apparently not from originals but from more or less authentic
copies, the selection as a whole can not be called fortunate, yet
a few papers are of considerable interest; among these the
various memoirs and letters relating to the Vicomte de Mauroy,
one of the officers who left France with La Fayette in 1779.

DBSGRIPTIVB LIST OF FRE^NCH MANUSORIPT8 321

The arrangement of the list is chronologic, the place of each

'document being determined by the earliest date occurring.
Where two or more distinct documents were found in one manu-
script, paged continuously, the tendency has been to place them
together under one number; where no connection whatever
existed between the papers, or the dates differed too widely
to be conveniently grouped together, the documents have been

\separated, each receiving its strict chronologic place.

For convenience of reference the manuscripts are numbered
consecutively. The figures following in curves indicate the
order in which the papers were received and correspond with
those penciled on the manuscripts themselves.

Four lists of documents and maps, submitted by M. Lecoy
de la Marche Sep. 11, 1888, after the appropriation had been

• exhausted, are printed on p. 368-77. The first two of these lists
show the full extent of the papers which remained to be copied
in the National Archives and the National Library; the other
two are intended merely as a brief indication of the resources of

"the departments of the navy and of foreign affairs.

A valuable article by Henri Stein on the changes introduced
in the general organization of the French archives by decree of
Feb. 23, 1897, and on the interior arrangement of the National
Archives at Paris, appeared under the title " Les archives en
France et les archives nationales k Paris" in NederUmdadh

^rchievenhlady 1898-99, p. 71-78. The article is accompanied by a
photographic view showing a suite of rooms on the second floor
of the building, where the series K, frequently referred to in the
present list and embracing what is termed the " Monuments

^historiques ", is kept.

Ap. 10, 1900 A. J. F. VAN Lajjr

ABBRBVIATIOIVS

. Arch, nat Archives Nationales

. Bibl. nat Biblioth^^que Nationale

-Margry Margry, Pierre. DScouvertes et §tablissements des Frangals

dans Fouest et dans le sud de I'Am^rique septentrionale,

1614-1754. Par. 1876-86
' S4r. K S^rie K (Monun^ents historiques)

Stevens Stevens, B. F. Facsimiles of Mss in European Archives Re-

latinjr to America. 1773-83. Lond. 1889-98
•Winsor Winsor, Justin. Narrative and Critical History of America.

.Bost. 1884-89

322 NE2W YORK STATE LIBRARY

DESCEIPTIVE nST OP MANUSCRIPTS

1567-68 Oourgnes^ [Dominique de] d. 1583. La reprise de la

Floride par le chevalier Gourgue. 1 (27)

Blbl. nat

This manuscript, no. 27 in the list printed in Aivnaal Report
of the Neu> York State Librury, 1889, 71: pref. p.13-14, was
returned after it had been copied. Parkman in his Pioneers of
Fra/nce in the New Worlds Bost. 1894, p.l59, mentions two copies
of the narrative, one of which, bearing the name of Robert
Provost, has been printed entire in Ternaux-Compans's YoyageSy
relations et mSmoires originaux pour servvr d Vhistoire de la
dicouverte de VAmMque, Par. 1837-41, 20 :301-66. See also " De
quarta Gallorum in Floridam navigatione sub Gourguesio, anno
1567," in Theodor de Bry's Collectiones peregritKitionwm, Pranco-
furti, 1590-1634, v. 1, pt 2, 4th voyage; translated in Hakluyt's
Voyages, Lond. 1599-1812, 3:356-60.

Extrait d^un m^moire du 17e si^le sur les d6cou-

vertes des Portugais. 3p. 2 (54)

Arch, nat S6r. K, no. 1333

Part of a document without date. A note at the end reads,
"Le reste du m^moire concerne les d^couvertes des Portugais
dans les Indes orientales."

Columbus stopped in 1493 at Lisbon with Indians and gold
from an island which he called Sipango.^ In order to keep his
discoveries secret, King Don Juan was advised to put Columbus
to death. He refused but sent a fleet to intercept Castilian
vessels. Don Manuel of Portugal sent a fleet of 13 ships with
1200 men under Pedralvarez Cabral [Mar. 9, 1500]. Met with
severe storm near Cape Verde. One ship returned to Lisbon;
others came at 10° s. lat. to an unknown coast. The natives
being hostile they reembarked and followed the coast till they
found a good harbor, which they named Puerto Seguro. Cabral
planted a large cross and called the country Santa Cruz, soon
changed to Brazil. He sent one ship home to report the dis-
covery and sailed with the others to the Cape of Good Hope.
A terrific storm, lasting 20 days, destroyed four of the ships;

*A marginal note says, "This Island SIpango or Zipanga is spoken of by
Marco Polo and placed by him in the extreme East beyond China.
Columbus sought this island, which is Japan, and found America."

DESCRIPTIVB LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 323

among the men drowned was Bartolomeu Diaz. Cabral
arrived with six ships at Sof ala bank.

No date Decouverte de V Am^rique. 4p. 3 (24)

Bibl. nat Ms. frang, no. 13424

A paper without name or date, giving a general summary of
discoveries in North and South America.

[Between Mcmoires et advis donn^z au Roy sur le faict de la
1610-21] navigation et commerce de PAm^rique et les ordres
des Arm^s d'Espagne. 20p. [p. 6 is repeated] 4 (28)
Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 23042, 17e sidcle

Anonymous memorial written betwe^en 1610 and 1621, accord-
ing to two phrases on p. 12, in which Henry 4 of France is
referred to as " le roy d'heureuse m<^moire," and the 12 years
truce between Spain and Holland as " ce qui a contraint le roy
d'espagne k leur demander la paix, convertie depuis en cette
trefve de douze ans."

Account of the immense wealth derived by Spain from the
West Indies and the means employed in extending her trade
to the detriment of that of France. Spanish residents in France
are allowed to import and export without paying the heavy
duties to which French merchants are subjected, while the ships
of the latter are detained in Spanish ports and the sailors
induced to serve on Spanish vessels. In order to secure part
of the Indian trade, it is recommended that the government
supervise the sending out of well armed merchant vessels, main-
tain a severe discipline among the sailors, repair and fortify
the harbors Havre de Gr^ce and Dieppe, so as to offer the
required shelter against pirates, and finally to build some five
or six men-of-war to serve as escorts.

11078?] [Benaudot, Eosebe, ahU, 1640-1720] Mcmoires de

Mr de la Salle sur le Canada. 65p. 5 (15)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1232

Anonymous document, without date. It is divided into three
parts, of which the first, bearing the above title, and the second,
headed " Histoire de M. de la Salle," are printed entire in
Margry, 1:345-^01, as " R^cit d'un ami de I'abb^ de Gallin^e.'*
A note on p. 345 ascribes this " R<§cit " to the abb4 Renaudot.
J. G. Shea, discussing its historical value in his Bursting of

324 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Pierre Margry^s La SaUe Bubble, N. Y. 1879, p. 9, quotes Park-
man as being strongly inclined to think that Louis Armand de
Bourbon, second Prince de Conti, is the author, but from a
revised edition of La Salle cmd the Discovery of the Great West^
Bost. 1899, p. 95, it appears that Parkman accepted Margry's
supposition as the correct one. Cf. Camille de Rochemonteix's
Lea Jismtes et la Nouvelle France, Par. 1895-96, 3:50-58, notes;
Justin Winsor's Cartier to FrontenaCy Bost. 1894, p. 222-28;
P. ChesnePs Histoire de Cavelier de la Salle, Par. 1901, p. 46-47.

Part 3 of the document, covering p. 58-65, is entitled,.
" M^moire de la conduite des J^suites en Canada," and contains
a summary of complaints, largely taken from part 1.

1683-99 Sagean, Mathieu, 16557-1710? (1) Relation des

d^couvertes de Mathieu Sagean; (2) Note jointe k

cette relation; (3) Ahr6g6 de la relation de Mathieu

Sagean. 6 (37, 37 bis, 49)

Bibl. nat.

These three manuscripts, being no. 37, 37bis and 49 in the^
list printed in Annual Report of the New York State Library, 1889,
71: pref. p. 13-14, are wanting and were probably returned.
No. 1 and 2 are doubtless the same as either " D^couverte du
pays des Acaanibas par Mathieu Sagean et ses aventures, 1683-
99," printed in Margry, 6:93-174, or its abstract Extract de la
relation des aventures et voyage de Mathieu Sagean, Nouvelle-York,
1863. No. 3, said in a list by A. Lecoy de la Marche to contain
1400 words and therefore much shorter than the Extrait, may
be the same as the abridged form of the latter, referred to by
J. G. Shea in his translation of Charlevoix, N. Y. 1866-72, 4:117,
as having been printed in the Mercure galant, November 1711.

1686 Fragment des m^moires de Mr de la Salle sur le

to^' Canada (Suite). 72p. 7 (16>

1687

26 Dec.

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1232

This is part of an account, by unknown author, of a voyage
of inspection undertaken for the " Compagnie frangaise " [Com-
pagnie du Sc^n^gaU?]. Forty-two pages relate to the Bissagos
islands and the Rio Grande [Senegambia, W. Africa], 15 pages
to Haiti and the rest to Holland. The title is obviously errone-
ous. The account is mainly of interest for its descriptions of
places and sidelight on slave trade.

The writer arrives toward August 1686 at Bisseau and makes
various excursions to neighboring islands and the Bio Graiule

*Cf. Margry, 5:589.

DDSCRIPTIVB LIST OP FRENCH MANUSORIPT8 325

in company with commissary De la Pond. Libelous reports
having been spread about the latter by jealous employees of
the company, De Bourguignon and Cassagnet are sent to relieve
De la Fond of his functions and on Jan. 28, 1687, his administra-
tion passes into their hands. De la Fond resolves to sail for
Spain, but before doing so visits Gor^e and other places in order
to collect some young slaves, on which trips he is accompanied
by the writer. Together they return Ap. 6 to Gor^ and find
there the Sir^ne, a ship of the company, under Capt. Canut of
Dieppe. Hearing that M. Francois, interested in the company,
is shortly to arrive and verify accounts, the writer, ill pleased
with the company for not having received any communication,
decides to return to France on the Sir^ne by way of the Antilles.
They leave Ap. 27 with a cargo of slaves, arrive June 6 at
Port de Paix [Haiti] and are welcomed by Gov. de Cussy. They
reembark July 10, taking with them 5000 bales of tobacco, some
leather, indigo and silver; sight Aug. 10 the coast of England
and sail past the Texel to Amsterdam. The writer receives
a letter from the company stating that they have recognized
their mistake in recalling De la Fond and make a new contract
with him. He is shortly to arrive at Amsterdam to buy suitable
supplies for Africa. Goods are bought there 60jif cheaper than
in France. The writer visits Leiden, Haarlem, Dort and other
places and returns by way of Antwerp, Brussels, Valenciennes
to Paris, where he arrives Dec. 25, 1687, 22 months after his
departure.

[Before [Penalosa, Don Diego Dionisio de, 1642-87] M^moire

1687] pour la d^cottverte et la conqueste des Pays de

Quivira et de Thequaye, dans I'Am^rique Septen-

trionale. 18p. 8 (39)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 0097

This memoir begins with the statement that the writer has
been governor and captain general of New Mexico and under-
took in 1662 an expedition to the kingdom of Quivira, west of
the Great lakes, where he received reliable information of the
existence of rich gold mines in Thequaye, which is separated
from Quivira by a range of mountains and bounded on the west
by the Pacific ocean. Having opposed the Inquisition, he was

326 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

obliged to seek refuge in France, to whose gOTernment he now
proposes the conquest of those countries.

It appears from these facts that the author of the memorial
is no other than Pefialosa, a sketch of whom will be found in
Margry, 3:.*59-44. For a translation of this sketch see Nicolas de
Freytas's Expediiion of D, D. de Penalosa^ ed. by J. G. Shea, N. Y.
1882, p.8-12.

A note on the manuscript reads: "Ce m^moire fut pr^sent6
au Ministre de 1699 k 1700 par un espagnol qui Pa dress^. En
1701 on commen^a h Pex^cuter." Margry [3:44*] states that
Pefialosa died at Paris 1687, showing some discrepancy with the
above note.

1691 Hemoire au sujet des Isles frangoises de I'Am^rique.

^ "^"^^ 28« aoust 1691. 6p. 9 (20)

Arch. nat. S(^r. K, no. 1368

Anonymous memorial treating of the means of defense of the
five islands of the lesser Antilles then belonging to France: Mar-
tinique, Guadeloupe, Grenada, Santa Cruz and Marie Galante.
Recommends that a few ships be sent as soon as possible to
assist Martinique against an attack by the English which is
expected in October, and not, as was proposed, a fleet of 12 ves-
sels, which would take long to equip and probably arrive too
late.

1698 Copie d' une lettre de Mr , qui 6tait sur le vais-

16 Oct.

to seau de Chataumorand dans le voyage quMl a fait

23^ne proche Tembouchure du fleuve du Mississipi au com-
mencement de Tan 1699. 3p. * 10 (8)
Blbl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9007

Left France Oct. 15S 1698, on the Frangois under De Chateau-
morand with orders to join D'Iberville and De Surg^res at Santo
Domingo. Sailed from there Jan. 1^ and arrived Jan. 24 off
the coast of Florida. Following the coast to the westward
found Pensacola occupied by a Spanish force which had been
there since Sep. 23, 1698. Anchored at Mobile bay, but finding
only 13 feet of water, moved further on till they came to a good
roadstead between some islands. D'Iberville landed and com-

'Of. Wlnsor, 5:16, note 2.
*Same, 5:16*.

DEISCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 327

municated with the natives, three of whom he brought on board
his ship. The Francois running short of provisions, left Feb. 21
and reached Santo Domingo Ap. 1. Sailed May 10 for France
and arrived Juno 23 at Port Louis.

i?^^ Journal du voyage fait h Pembouchure de la riviere

24 Oct. *^^

to du Missi«sipi par deux fr^gattes du Roy, la Badine,

1 July commandee par Mr D'Iberville et le Marin, par Mr

le Chevalier de Surg^res, qui partirent de Brest, le
vendredy 24 octobre 1698, oil elles avaient rel^ch6,
^tant parties de la Rochelle, le cinqui^me septembre
pr<^c^dent. De retour le V^ juillet 1699 k Rochefort.
60 p. 11 (26)

Blbl. nat. Ms. fraug. no. 9097

This journal is printed with many changes in spelling and
punctuation in Margry, 4:213-89; source "Biblioth^ue
Nationale. Fonds L^nard. 1628, ancien num^ro. Supplement
fran^ais". According to Report on Cwnadian Archi/ves, 1883, 6:158,
this Fonds Ij^onard is the same as no. 9097 of the Biblioth^que
Nationale and, despite the changes, it seems probable that the
manuscript and the printed copy were made from the same origi-
nal. B. F. French's Historical Collections of LfOtiisiann, N. Y.
1846-69, 2:86, cites the journal as " Biblioth^que du Roi, no. 628
Sup. fr., large folio, 86 pages ", which reference is doubtless the
same as Margry's. J. G. Shea's translation of Charlevoix, N. Y.
1866-72, 5:117, mentions also a copy of the journal, but does not
give the source.

7 Dec. 7 L J .7 o

to de Beauchesne au Chilly dans la mer du Sud de

i'au TAm^rique par le destroit de Magellan, envoy6 par

une compagnie form^ expr^s k Poffre d'y establir le

commerce. (II partit en 1698. II est revenu en 1701,

le 7® aoust, k la rade de la Rochelle.) 20p. 12 (45)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9007

Document marked in the margin " par Mr Beauchesne " and
beginning as follows: ** Je partis de la Rochelle le 7 D^cembre
1698 [on the Philippeaux], en compagnie du vaisseau le Comte
de Maurepas [commanded by De Terville] et la Corvette la
Bonne Nouvelle [under the Sieur Perat]." The date of return
\b given at the end as " le 1«^ aoust " [1701]. An account of the

328 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

voyage will be found in "An extract from the journal of the
Sieur de Villefort, ensign on board the Philippeaux," printed in
John Callander's Terra AuatraMs cognita, Edin. 1766-68, 3:56-66.
J.C.F. Hoefer's Nouvelle hiographie generale, Par. 1855-85, 4:910*
refers for other accounts to Wood's Cruizing Vo^ge, Lond. 1718,.
and "Navigation aux terres Australes," Magasin pittoresque,
1858.

1698 Autre Relation curieuse du voyage du Sr de Beau-

17 Dt<?.

to chesne au Chilli dans la mer du Sud de PAm^rique,

iJ^ct P^^ ^^ d^troit de Magellan, envoys par une Compagnie

forni^e expr^s h Foffre d'y establir le commerce^

parti en 1698 et revenu en 1701. Par un officier de

vaisseau qui a fait ce voyage. 36p. 13 (48)

Bihl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9007

This narrative, written by an officer on board the Philippeaux,
contains many details not found in De Beauchesne's journal,^
among others a full account of the Valdivia incident. The date
of departure from La Rochelle is given as Dec. 17, 1698. The
"Extract from the journal of the Sieur de Villefort" (see pre-
ceding number), which is apparently not made from this narra-
tive, says, "We sailed from the Pertius d'Antioch Dec. 17^
1698." The journal breaks off abruptly at Oct. 18, 1701.

1698-1701 Uemoire abr^g^ du voyage de Mr de Beauchesne-
dans la mer du sud par le ddtroit de Magellan en 1698,.
1699 et il est revenu en 1701. 2p. 14 (33)

Bibl. nat. Ms. franc, no. 9097

An account of the attack on the Maurepas at Valdivia^
Chile, followed by the statement that the profits of the expedi-
tion would have been enormous if the cargo, consisting mainly
of linen, had not for the greater part been spoiled. Every piece
was sold and 140,000 piasters were received. No dates men-
tioned in the text.

1699 Information concernant Taflfaire de Darien, en 1699^
12p. 15 (14>

Blbl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9097

An anonymous memoir setting forth the rights of Spain to
the province of Darien and the injustice of the recent occupation

DB8CRIPTIVB LIST OP FRBNCH MAXUSORIPT8 329»

by the Scotch; app<irently referring to the colony founded at
Acta, now Port Escoces, on the isthmus of Panama, by William'
Paterson, who sailed July 26, 1698, from Leith.

See The Darren Papers, Edin. 1849, ed. by J. H. Burton, pub-
lished by the Bannatyne Club; also Rev. Francis Borland's His^
tory of Darien, Glasgow, 1779.

[1009?] Extrait d'un factum historique touchant le dif-

f^rend des flibustiers avec Mr de Pointis, qui prit et

pilla la ville de Carthag^ne dans PAm^rique en 1697.

4p. 16 (11)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9007

Abstract of the factum or memoir prepared by M. Gallifet for
M. de Pontchartrain and stating the case, then pending before
the royal council, in regard to the share of plunder due to Gov.
du Casse, the inhabitants of Santo Domingo and some free-
booters who took part in the expedition under De Pointis
against Cartagena. They sailed Mar. 31 [1697] with 29 ships
from Cape Tiburon and landed Ap. 6. The spoils are said to-
have amounted to 30,000,000 livres. Spanish letters of " the
26th of last month" say 39,000,000 livres.

A note at the end states that the case was judged in October
1697; this should probably be 1699 (see no. 19). See J. B. Des-
jeans de Pointis's Relation de V expedition de Carthagine, Amst.
1698.

1699 Decouverte de Pembouchure du Mississipi dan»

26 June

to TAm^rique. 3p. 17(6)

29 July gj^j j^^^ ^g trvLTLQ. no. 9097

Three unsigned letters, dated as follows:

1 Paris, June 26, 1699. The Marquis de Chateaumorand ar-
rived a few days ago at Port Louis. A letter from him received
there May 30 states that he and D'Iber ville arrived about three
months ago at the mouth of the Mississippi, that they sailed up-
the river and found a party of Spaniards occupying two forts.

2 Paris, July 20, 1699. D'Iberville intends to come to Paris as^
soon as matters are arranged at Port Louis. He has brought
Indians with him from the Mississippi to learn their language.

3 Paris, July 29, 1699. D'lber ville has received orders to stay

330 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

at Port Louis and make preparations for a colony of men and
women to be sent to the Mississippi in September. Gov. du
Casse of Santo Domingo is to be replaced by Lieut. Col. Bouloc.

[|^Rooi»eiie [Lc Moyne] d'lbcrvillc, [Pierre] 1661-1706. Lettre

29 June] d^ Mons^ d'Iberville; ou, Relation de son voyage fait

par ordre de la Cour k Pembouchure du fleuve de

Mississipi dans TAm^rique au commencement de

rann^el699. 8p. 18(10)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9007

This account of D'Iberville's first voyage corresponds for the
greater part with a document printed in Margry, 4:116^-28^ as a
letter from D'Iberville to the Ministre de la Marine, dated " La
Rochelle, 29 juin, 1699." It begins:

Monsieur, J'ay cm que vous trouverrlez bon que Je vous envoyasse un
I)etit m^molre H mon arriv^e de tout ce que J'ay fait dans mon voyage de
la coste de Florlde, depuis mon depart de St Domlngue qui f ut le premier
Janvier en compagnie de Mr de Chateauiborand et Surg^res, nous fismes
la route du Oap Saint Antoine de Cubes que nous doublftmes le 15 Janvier
au matin. Cette riviere est a vingt lieues ft Touest d'un 6tablissement.

and ends (cf. Margry, p. 127^):

Le 3e de May nous avons appareill6 SurgSres et moy de la rade, et
sorty pour faire la route de France, et de debarquer par Boama, un coup
de vent de sud et de Bourne nous ont s6par6 ft 80 lieu6s au nord ouest du
grand Ban le 7 de Juin, il ne tardera pas ft arriver nos vaisseaux 6tant
ass6s 6gaux de voile. Voilft en abr^g6 ce que J'ay fait dans mon voyage
dont J'ay est6 bien aise de vous faire part. Sign6: d' Iberville

Neither the date of the letter nor the parts printed by Margry
on p. 125^-27^ and 127^-28^ are found in the manuscript, indicating
that it is probably a transcript of a rough draft or an abridged
copy of the document used by Margry. The source of the latter
document is not given, hut to judge from the heading is more
likely the Minist^re de la Marine than the Biblioth^que
Nationale.

1699 Uemoire de Mr de Sacy touchant Tentreprise de Mr

24 July

de Pointis sur Carthag^ne; k Paris ce 24 JuiUet 1699.

3p. 19 (13)

Bibl. nat Ms. f rang. no. 9007

This paper begins:

II parait un imprimfi en douze feuillets et demy in folio fait par le Sr. de
Sacy avocat; intitule : M^moire servant de d6bat pour les Sra. int^resses
en rarmement du Sr. Pointis oyans Compte, contre le S**. Pointis et de
YanoUes rendant compte.

DBSCIUPTIVB LIST OP FRENCH MANUSORIPT8 331

An abstract of this memoir, showing that De Pointis, com-
mander, and De Vanolles, paymaster, defrauded their associates
in the expedition against Cartagena in 1697 of some 600,000
€cus, is then given, followed by a note stating that De Pointis
won his suit toward the beginning of October 1699 and was
appointed chef d'escadre.

Appended is an abstract from a letter, dated " de la Rochelle,
le 3 Novembre 1700," saying that Commandant de laGalisonni^re
arrived at La Rochelle from Cartagena and reported that the
inhabitants are of opinion that M. de Pointis complied with the
rules of warfare, but that they complain of the filibusters for
plundering the city contrary to instructions. The people are
tired of Spanish rule and the abuses of the governors.

1699-1721 Penicaut, b. 1680/ Relation ou annalle veritable, de
ce qui S'est pass^ dans Le pais de la louisiane pen-
dant vingt deux ann^es cons^cutifes, depuis le com-
mencement de I'Etablissement des frangois dans le
pais par Monsieur D'hyberville, et Monsieur Le
Comte De Surg^re, en 1699, continu($ jusqu'en 1721,
oil il est fait mention des guerres des frangois avec
les Sauvages, Du cours ef de PEtendue du Missicipy,
des rivieres qui tombe dedans ce fleuve, des mines,
de la Religion et des moeurs des Sauvages, de leurs
vivres, de leur chasse, de leur Nopce, de leurs festes,
de leurs obs^ques et de leurs festes. Des Conces-
sions qu'y poss^dent k present Les frangoi«. Avec
I'Histoire galante d'un capitaine frangois et la fille
d'un Capitaine de cavalerie, Espagnol du Mexique.
179p. 20 (52)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 14613

Relation opi^ns with a dedication to M. Dartaguiette Biron,
signed Penicaut.

This identical journal is printed with slight variations in
punctuation and phraseology in Margry, 5:375-586; for intro-
duction, notes and summary see same volume, p. 689-94. Ac-
cording to p. 690 it was formerly marked no. 653 of the Supple-
ment frangais. E. J. Forstall in his list of documents relative
to Louisiana (see B.F.Frenclr's HiMorical CoUectUm^s of Louisiana,
N. Y. 1846-69, 2:86) mentions a copy as 650 of the Biblioth^que

332 NBW YORK STATE LIBRARY

•du Roi, small quarto, methodically written and divided into chap-
ters, 374 pages, but no doubt refers to the same document,
as in Report on Ccmadian Archwea, 1883, 6:157, the ms in volume
14613 of the Biblioth^que Nationale is also said to contain
374 pages. Of a translation of P^nicaut's journal found in
French's Historical Collections of Louisia/na and Florida^ new ser.
I^. Y. 1869 [v. 6 old ser.] p. 35-162, J. G. Shea in his translation
of Charlevoix, 5:118, says in a note: "Penicaut will always be
cited in the notes from a careful copy made under M. Margry's
direction. French's translation is evidently made from a care-
less abridgment, with dates and names subsequently supplied
or altered from other sources; it can not be cited with confi-
dence."

•1700 Lettre ^crite k 45 lieuSs de Tembouchure du Missis-

sipi, le 27 f^vrier 1700. 6p. 21 (7)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang; no. 90&7

Date given in the title is erroneous.

Account of a voyage undertaken with D'Iberville. Left Cape
Frangois, Santo Domingo, Dec. 12, 1699, and anchored Jan. 8,
1700, at the island Surg^res. Learned there that in August of the
previous year an English frigate had been seen sailing up the
Mississippi, and was ordered to return by De Bienville. Em-
barked Jan. 15 for Fort Maurepas. D'Iberville left Jan. 30 to
establish a fort 20 leagues up the Mississippi and visited Mar. 23
the rest of the party, who had crossed Lake Pontchartrain and
established a post 45 leagues from the mouth. De la Haute
Maison arrived Mar. 27 with marines, sent by D'Iberville from
Bayagoulas.

^<X) Hemoire conoernant le Mississipi. 3p. 22 (42)

Bibl. nat Ms. franQ. no. 9007

An anonymous letter dated, "A bord de La Benommde, 23
aoiHt 1700," and written soon after the arrival in France. It is
not De Ricouart's letter of same date in Margry, 4:386-91.

The writer states that there are two large rivers flowing west,
called by the natives the Orabache^ and the Missoury, the latter
being supposed to empty into the Pacific ocean near the famous
mines of Potily. More than 50 nations, numbering not over

*The St Jerome, heretofore called the Ouabache, see Winsor, 5:283.

DESCMPTIVB LIST OP FREXNCH MANU80RIPTS 333

1000 people each, live near the Mississippi. They have no relig-
ion but observe some ancient pagan customs. On one occasion
during a thunderstorm three children were thrown into the
flames as a sacrifice. Armed Spaniards came from New Mexicp,
apparently to drive the French away, but finding them superior
in number to themselves, their visit assumed a friendly char-
acter. No new discoveries were made and a second voyage will
probably be undertaken to supply the two forts and explore the
country. Anchor was weighed at New York and the West
Indian islands.

^J^«, [Bicouart, de] Campagne du vaisseau La Be-

(Sep. ?j

nomm^e en 1699 et 1700 dans I'Am^rique, sur la

riviere du Mississipi. 4p. 23 (25)

Bibl. nat. Ms. f rang. no. 9007

A note at the end reads: " La pr^sente relation a 6t4 envoy^e,
par Mr Ricouard, Lieutenant du vaisseau au Port Louis, et du
Port Louis icy."

Reached the coast of Florida [Biloxi] Jan. 8 of this year
[1700]. Found the garrison well and the natives friendly.
Small English frigate appeared September of last year but was
ordered to leave. D'Iberville left his ship in command of the
writer and went up the Mississippi to build a new fort. Sailed
up the river in canoes, a distance of 150 leagues, visiting the
native tribes along the shores. D'Iberville intended to travel
westward, where gold and silver mines are said to be, but being
prevented by fever he detached his brother [De Bienville] on
this expedition. The latter came within 10 leagues of the mines,
but having been delayed by freshets was obliged to return. This
officer is now again on his march with a strong detachment and
reports of the mines may be had at the next voyage. All the
writer can say now of the country near the Mississippi is that
though the roadstead is excellent, no harbor could be found and
the soil near the mouth is unfit for cultivation. Unless the
court wish to establish a post whence an attack could be made
on the gold mines of Vera Cruz, he thinks it undesirable to
found a colony there. Has been three times to Versailles and
:given a minute account to De Pontchartrain, but the king does

334 NE?W YORK STATE LIBRARY

not want to decide before seeing D'Iberville, who is at present
recovering from illness at La Rochelle.

The latter facts indicate that the letter was written toward
the end of 1700.

Cf . " M. de Ricouart au ministre de la marine, k bord de la
Eenomm^, ce 23 aoust 1700," Margry, 4:386-91; "D'Iberville au
ministre de la marine, 7 septembre 1700," Margry, 4:370-77;
" Journal du voyage du chevalier D'Iberville sur le vaisseau du
roi la Renomm^e [Dec. 22, i699-May 28, 1700]," Margry, 4:393-
431; " Copie du journal du Voyage de M. de Bienville des Taensas
au village des Yatach^s par les terres [Mar. 22-May 18, 1700],"
Margry, 4 :432-44.

1700 [Tonti, Alphonsc de, baron de P(Uiidy] Extrait

d'une lettre de M^ de Conty k W de Villiemont sur

la riviere du Mississipy, escrit k Qu^becq le 13® 8^*^

1700. 3p. 24(41)

Bibl. nat. Ms. f rang. no. 9007

Internal evidence shows that the spelling of the author's name
in the title is erroneous and that the document must be attrib-
uted to Henri de Tonti's brother Alphonse, who was sent in
June 1701 with De la Mothe Cadillac to construct a fort at
Detroit.

Thanks De Villiemont^ for the interest taken in his promotion,
which will make it easier to support his large family. Has five
boys and two girls, including the one at Paris. Is also obliged
for his pains in the affaire de Lion. Trusts it entirely to M.
Collin. D'Iberville sailed up the Mississippi and had an inter-
view with the writer's brother.^ Does not think that it led to a
combined effort. The latter regrets to see an undertaking pass
to other hands which after all his pains and sacrifices belongs
by right to him. He is in straits for money and the court will
have to come to his assistance.

Posts on the Mississippi must not be neglected, as this would
involve the loss to France of the whole country and the beaver

- - I I ■ l_Lm_B_B1iJ J

*Cabart de ViUermont, see Margry, 4:444.

'This passage refers apparently to the Interview between D'Iberville and
Henri de Tonti, Feb. 16, 1700. See Journal historique de V^tahlissement de$
FratiQaia d la Louisiana Nouvelle-Orl6ans, 1831, p. 28. See also " liStter
from M. de Calli^res to M. de Pontchartrain, Quebec, 16 Oct. 1700,"
Dooumenta relative to the Colonial Hutory of the State of Netc York, 9:712-15.

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP PRBN€H MANUSCRIPTS 335

trade. The governor forced the Iroquois to sue for peace and
controls all the other nations through them. Sends by
M. B^gnon 144 of the best ouragons.

}J^ Extrait d'une lettre eecrite de la Bochelle le 28

28 Oct.

octobre 1<00, concernant la d^couverte de Mr d'lber-

ville sur la riviere du Mississipy, en 1700. 2+lp.

25 (43)
Bibl. nat. Ms. f rang. no. 9007

The writer has seen D'Iberville, who showed him some curios
from the Mississippi which he intends to send to the court.
They are: a bezoar stone found in a deer's stomach, some
ugly perforated beads and a skein of buffalo wool, dyed and
spun by the natives. The Spanish would like to destroy the
new post but are not suflQciently equipped for such an
expedition.

A note dated La Bochelle, Dec. 18, 1700, which is attached
to the above anonymous abstract, states that the nations on
the Mississippi have been converted by De Montigni^, mission-
ary and grand vicar of the bishop of Quebec, and are very
desirous of embracing the catholic faith.

1700 Lettre de Bochefort sur la colonie du Mississipi.

15 Nov.

2p. 26 (38)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9007

Anonymous letter dated Rochefort le 15^ novembre 1700.

Part of this letter, abbreviated and changed from the first
to the third person, is printed in Margry, 6:177, as "Extrait
d'une lettre sans nom." Source, Biblioth^que Nationale. The
remaining portion, which may afford a clue to the authorship
of the document, is briefly as follows:

The writer is fitting out a small craft for the Mississippi and
one for Guinea. The Avenant has returned from Plaisance and
Acadia. De Villabon, governor of Acadia, died. The codfish
catch has been poor, but not so for the English. Writer is very
busy equipping the warships for St Jean de Luz.

"Frangols Jolliet de Montigny, see Cyprien TanguaJ-'s Repertoire gdn^al
du clerg^ canadien, Montreal 1893, p. 76.

336 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

28^ Lcttrc et note sans signature. 2+lp. 27 (44)

to »

1701

Jan.

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9097

The letter, dated La Rochelle, Dec. 26, 1700, is in brief as
follows:

News of Sep. 1 has been received from Santo Domingo, stat-
ing that D'Iberville's colony on the Mississippi is daily
strengthened. The Spanish are still unfriendly but feeling may
change when the news of the Due d'Anjou's succession to
the Spanish throne reaches them. D'Iberville improved the
harbor so that lighters can be dispensed with. The country is
still uncultivated and supplies are sent now and then from
Santo Domingo. Sugar manufacture in the latter island
flourishing, expect to produce about 2,000,000 livres.

The note, written at Paris toward the middle of January 1701,
contains the following:

D'Iberville has been for the last three weeks in Paris and
is preparing a memoir setting forth that the Spanish have every
reason to be well disposed toward the French settlement on the
Mississippi as it serves to protect their gold mines against the
English. He has shown a draft of his memoir to the Spanish
ambassador Castel des Rios, who promised to support it.
D'Iberville is to leave in March and has meanwhile sent the
Perle d'Orient to the Mississippi.

1701 Uemoire concernant la riviere du Mississipi. 1+lp.

2 June '^ *^

28 (46)

Bibl. nat. Ms. f rang. no. 9097

Anonymous letter, dated, "A Rouen ce 2 Juin 1701 " and note
dated " En fdvrier 1701."

Received yesterday a letter from Paris, dated May 29, in
which one of my friends who accompanied the biwhop of Quebec
on his visit to his diocese writes that a missionary who came
from the Mississippi told him that the distance by land from
Quebec to the mouth of the Mississippi is 700 leagues. By
water the route is nearly 200 leagues up the St Lawrence,
through the country of the Illinois and down the Mississippi

DBSCRIPTiyB LIST OP FRENCH MANUSORIPTS 337

nearly 300 leagues, the latter journey through a country like
Provence.

The king wants to settle this country on account of the gold
and silver mines of Ste Barbe. De la Salle first discovered the
Mississippi but could not find the mouth, which was discovered
by a " gentilhomme canadien."

The note of February is in brief as follows:

D'Iberville, who has been for the last two months in Paris,
told one of his friends that during his last voyage to the Mis-
sissippi, while he was staying in a native village, a temple in
which a continuous fire is kept was struck by lightning and
burned down. The priest declared that the only way to appease
the gods was to sacrifice some children and thereupon five
women each brought one child and threw it into the flames.

^^ An Detroit dans TAm^rique, ce 20 7^^^ 1701. Des-

cription succinte du pays oil les Frangais du Canada

se sont nouvellement ^tablis. 3p. 29 (9)

Bibl. nat. Ms. f rang. no. 9007

A note in the margin reads, " C'est le destroit des 2 lacs k
150 lieues au sud de Montreal an dela du lac de fontreval
[Frontenac or Ontario] dans le voisinage des Iroquois." The
letter is a copy without signature and begins:

Je ne say Mr. &i vous avez appris que Mr. [JerOme] de Pontchartrain a
ordonn6 qu'on establit ce poste; quoy qu'il en soit Je vous dir6 que Mr.
de Conty [Alphonse de Tonti] a est6 cholsy de Mr de Cailliers [Oallifires]
pour en faire T^tablissement avec Mr de la Mothe [CadiUac] qui en a le
commandement. Pour cet effet nous sommes partis avec un J6sulte
[Father Valllant du Gueslls] qui s*en est retoum6, un R^colet [Father
Delhallc], 2 officiers subalternes [Dugu6 and Ghacornacle] et 100 hommes
le 5e de Juin 1701 prenant la route de . . . tanas [Outaouais or Ottawa].

Having described the strait, the writer says that the plan
is to build boats at Katarakuy in order to transport goods to
Niagara, where a fort is to be erected. From there they will
proceed by wagon to other transports which will ship them to
a place where they can be sent to the Miamis at Chicago on
the bay. The fort is about 200 feet square (un arpent en
quarr^) and stands on a slope at the narrowest point of the
river; a beautiful site for a future large city. The climate is
like that of Touraine, the soil is fertile and game and fish
abound. Post will be useful against the English and as a check

338 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

on the Iroquois. The proximity of French settlements and large
numbers of missionaries will render it easy to convert the
natives.

See Margry, 5:135-346; C. M. Burton's Camions YiUage,
Detroit 1896, p. 5-6; Rev. Camille de Rochemonteix's Les Jesuites
et la Notwelle France, Par. 1895-96, 3:508-10; Francis Parkman's
Half Century of Conflict, Bost. 1892, 1:25; J. G. Shea's Histonj of
the CathoUc Church in Colonial Daps, N. Y. 1886, p. 620.

1702 Lc Flic. Extrait d'une lettre du m^me de Mr

15 Mar.

LeFlie. 3p. 30(47)

Bibl. nat. Ms. f rang. no. 9097

Dated " De La Mobille, fort k 30 lieu^s de la riviere du Mis-
sisisipi, k 12 de Passacola, ce 15® mars 1702."

Arrived May 31, at Fort Bilocsis [Biloxi] ; found everybody
well. Toward the end of September 1701 fever appeared. Not
one of 120 men escaped, while the governor and 20 men died.
D'Iberville arrived Dec. 15. Fruit, game and fish are plentiful
here, the climate is like that of Provence, mulberry trees are
common and silk might be produced. Fort at Biloxi has been
taken down. De Bienville commands at Mobile and Bois-bril-
lant at the Mississippi, no other forts being left. Obtained a
piece of land from D'Iberville and bought a young sow. D'lber-
ville has promised to send negroes from Guinea.

A note at the end reads : " Voyez une lettre de Rochef ort du
7« juillet 1702, dans le portefeuille des lettres historiquos du
temps."

1702 Extrait d'une lettre de Rochefort du 10 de juillet

1702, contenant les r^ponses k diverses questions

faites k Mr d' Iberville sur son voyage au Mississipy^

depuis qu'il en est de retour. 2p. 31 (40)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9097

The captain [Dlberville] says that after destroying the fort
at Biloxi, which was unfavorably situated, he had another built
at Mobile. The Spanish garrison at Pantacolas is only 180 men
strong and their fort in bad shape. The Indians are very
friendly toward the French and 25,000 of them are now under
French control.

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 339

D'Iberville has put Mr [Henri] de Tonti, " le manchot," in
command of a fort eight leagues from the Chicoiialles and peace
has been concluded between this nation and the Ghicachas or
Chicacos. The country is very fertile and lead and copper
abound. An attempt will be made to domesticate the buflfalo.
D'Iberville spent 15 days at Havana and made the voyage from
Cuba to La Rochelle in 34 days.

1702 Rcmonville, de. Lettre histbrique touchant le Mis-

6 Aug.

sissipi ^crite k Paris le 6 aoust 1702 par Mr Bemon-
ville int^ress^ dans la compagnie de Mississipi avec
Mr Le Sueur. 4p. 32 (35)

Bibl. nat Ms. frang. no. 9007

The first and the last parts of this letter are printed in abbre-
viated form in Margry, 6:89-90 and 6:179. The source quoted is
^^Biblioth^que Nationale, Fonds Leonard." A summary of the
remaining part is as follows:

Sugar and bananas planted on the lower Mississippi suffered
from frost. A new fort has been built on the west side of the
Mobile river, 14 leagues from the entrance [of the bay?]. Boats
are being built there suited for the trade on the coast and the
neighboring rivers. A fort will be established on the west side
of the entrance of Mobile [bay] and if the soil permit, another
opposite it, on Massaire [Massacre] island.

The fort on the west bank of the Mississippi, 18 leagues from
the mouth, and commanded by De St Denis after Sannole's
[Sauvole] death, will be removed to a spot 11 leagues higher up,
on the east bank.

1704 Lettre anonyme relative k I'^tablissement du Mis-

sissipi. 4p. 33 (34)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 9007

Dated : ** Du fort Louis de la Louisiane ou du Mississipi, le
10 septembre, 1704."

Letters of Oct. 6, 1702, and Aug. 6, 1704, received. Supplies
having run short at the fort, half the garrison was sent hunt-
ing. Coming back, the writer received order from De Bienville
to take command of the fort on the Mississippi in De St Denis's
Btead. On his return found his house in ruins and all his pigs

340 NEJW YORK STATE LIBRARY

and chickens gone. Occupy at present a bluff eight leagues
from the mouth of Mobile river. Have only 100 men, while the
Alabamians and the Conchaques, who have become hostile at
the instigation of the English, number 1600. Of five men, sent
to buy corn, three were killed. De Bienville set out with 60
French and 300 natives to avenge them. Were obliged to re-
treat, but the following month surprised a party of hunters.
Natives threaten to return, 1200 strong, together with English
from Carolina. Rev. du Ru has not come back; place will be
taken care of by seminary of Quebec. Have no intercourse with
the Dutch and are on good terms with the Spanish.

The writer had a narrow escape on his passage from Biloxi
to Cape Frangois. Has recently become halberdier in De Chat-
teauguet's*^ company. Four families, 25 girls and some children
arrived, but the post is in no better condition than six years
ago. Expects D'lberville in seven or eight months.

17-P Etat actuel de PAm^rique et de ses Souverains.

4p. 34 (36>

BlbL nat. Ms. frang. no. 9097, 18e si^cle

An anonymous paper written after the treaty of Utrecht^
1713, and giving a brief geographic description of the prin-
cipal colonies and islands of North and South America, with
the names of the countries to which they belong.

1718 La Harpe, Benard de. Journal du voyage de Louisi-

to ane par le Sr Bernard de Laharpe et des d^couvertes-

2s^ qu'il a fait dans la party de Touest de cette colonie.

*^ £ 202p. 35 (80),

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 14613

This paper contains besides De la Harpe's journal proper a
number of letters, accounts of expeditions, instructions and
memorials, which, according to the text, were inserted by direc-
tion of the author. A few of these documents are printed in
Journal histarique de VHahUssement dea Franqais d la Loui9ia/ney
Nouvelle-Orl^ans 1831, an anonymous compilation, largely
founded on De la Harpe's journal and attributed by Margry to
Chevalier de Beaurain; others, as well as parts of the mala
journal, appeared with slight variations in Margry, v. 6. The
source of these additional documents is invariably given by

^Chateauguay, one of DTbervllle's brothers, see Wlnaor, 5:23*.

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 341

Margry as "Archives de la Marine," that of the journal as
" Biblioth^que Nationale, Fonds fran^ais 8989," showing that
Margry probably had access to another copy, without the docu-
ments. E. J. ForstalPs list of documents relating to Louisiana^
in B. F. French's HistoriccU Collections of Louisiana, N. Y. 1846-69,
2:86, cites one journal of De la Harpe and describes it as
no. 1074 of the Biblioth^ue du Roi [now Biblioth^que Natio-
nale], large folio, 160 pages, the title being identical with the
one given above. A brief r^sum^ of the parts of the paper
which are not printed, with references for the others, is as fol-
lows:

p. 1-178. Leaves St Malo Ap. 10, 1718, on the Victoire. Is
obliged to put back to Falmouth. Leaves May 3 for La Rochelle
and finds the Duchesse commanded by La Salle and the Marie
under Japy waiting to be escorted. Sails May 25 for Cape
Francois. List of officials at Santo Domingo in 1718. Leaves
Aug. 2 for Dauphin island. De Bienville and Hubert arrive
from Mobile. Communicates his plan to establish a post above
Natchitoches on the Red river. Leaves Nov. 7 for New Orleans.
Account of the discovery of the Mississippi. Description of
that river. Description of New Orleans.

see Margry, 6 :243-54^

see Margry, 6:193-94.

see Margry, 6:200^-200^

Abstract of journal of Derbanne; for entire journal

see Margry, 6:202«-ll*.
see Margry, 6 :200^-2«.
see Margry, 6 :254M6.
see Margry, 6:309-15.
see Margry, 6 :297-^06.
Journal of De la Harpe, Jan. 1-Ap. 6, 1720.
with some variations in Journal historique de

Vitiiblissement dea Frangais a la Louisicme, p. 146^

67.
p. 91^-100* List of vessels taken at Pensacola, Journal of De

la Harpe Ap. 12-July 1720.
p. 100^- 1^ with some variations in Journal historique de

r^taUissemerU des Frangais i la Louisia^ne, p. 230-

326.

17«-

26*

26«-

27«

27»-

28»

28»-

329

32»-

34»

34»-

645

646-

693

69»-

769

769-

819

81*-

916

342 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

p. .101^- 7^ Description of Louisiana. Names of tribes along

the Mobile and the Mississippi; animals and
birds.

p. 1078- 10* Journal of De la Harpe, July 24-Oet. 11, 1720.

p. 110*- 29^ Memoir on the state of affairs in Louisiana in 1720.

Mines. Important posts and harbors. Need of
regular troops and coined money. Administra-
tion. (This memoir has some analogies with the
one printed in Journal hlstorique de Vitahlissement
d€8 Franqais a lu Lmdsiane, p. 353-96, but is not
the same.)

p. 1298- 30* see Margry, 6:319.

p. 130*- 315 Authorization by the king, Nov. 16, 1719, of the

plan of the Compagnie d' Occident to establish a
post on St Bernard's, bay.

p. 1315- 31» Repetition of p. 100*-1008.

p. 131^- 415 D^ la Harpe leaves for France October 1720. Ap-
pointed commandant of St Bernard's bay, Dec.
19, 1720. Sails Ap. 3, 1721, on the Venus. Ob-
tains from the council of Louisiana the bark
Subtile under Capt. B^langer and 20 soldiers.
Account of previous expeditions to St Bernard's
bay under Capt. B^langer and Ensign de Siemars
de Belle Isle. Leaves Biloxi on the Subtile, Aug.
15, 1721. Names of officers and soldiers. Com-
plete inventory of provisions, tools and drugs de-
livered to De la Harpe.

p. 1415- 425 gee Margry, 6 : 3472-48^.

p. 1425- 43^ Instructions from the directors general of Louis-
iana to M. Devin, surveyor, and to Capt.
B^langer.

p. 143^- 64* Journal of the expedition to St Bernard's bay

under De la Harpe, Aug. 15-Sep. 14, 1721.

p. 164*- 998 gee Margry, 6:357-825.

p. 1998-202 Journal of De la Harpe, Ap. 30-May 25, 1722.

DEJSCRIPTIVB LIST OP FRDNCH MANUSCRIPTS 343

:I1718P] Gaulin, Rev, [Michel] Antoine, 1674-1740. Relation

de la mission du P^re Antoine Gaulin dans le pays des
Mikmaks et en Acadie vers 1720. p. 1-11. 36 (17)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1232

Letter addressed to '' Monseigneur IVaguesseau Chaneelier de
France " and signed '" Antoine Gaulin, Pr6tre Missionnaire
Evang<$lique des Mikmaks de Laeeadie."

Received his letter some days ago. Would have answered
immediately but for the request of a detailed account of hid
mission. Undertakes the task with reluctance, having become
as uncivilized as a Mikmak and unaccustomed to write.

The Mikmaks were once a numerous nation extending over
the whole of Acadia, Cai>e Breton, now called Isle Royale, and
along the shores of the St Lawrence, but are much reduced in
numbers since their contact with Europeans. His mission in-
cludes all the natives of Acadia as far as Baye.Verte and Isle
Royale, in all some 350 families.

Two priests from the seminaries of foreign missions of Paris
and Quebec, having died among the natives within the space of
two years, he was sent by the seminary of Quebec, 28 years^ ago,
to continue their work. Baptized all the natives not heretofore
reached. Found them of docile spirit but difficult about accept-
ing the Christian miracles. Are very exact in the observance
of their religious duties, which affords him an easy way of pun-
ishment, by refusing them the sacraments. The native tongue
is used for all prayers and hymns and a system of characters
has been devised to assist their memory and enable them to
teach one another.

Have long been desirous of uniting into one village and have
decided on a spot on the river Arthigoniesche [Antigonish] as

»A document entitled "Deliberations du Conseil, 3 May 1718," in
Le Canada Frani^ais, 1888, v. 1 [pt 2] Documents inMIts, p. 190-93, begins:
" Le sr Gaulin . . . ReprOsente que depuis 20 ans 11 est le seul mission-
naire des sauvages de tout le pays." This would make the date of the
Relation 1726, but as no mention is made of the troubles preceding his
imprisonment in 172(), while the two documents contain substantially the
same account, the " Deliberations " being even foUoweii by a note recom-
mending *• that M. Gaulin be allowed 300 or 400 livres toward ornaments
for his cliapel," it seems safe to assume that the Relation was written not
later than 1718. Cf. Francis Parkman's Half Century of Conflict, Bost.
1892, 1:184, 187, 19G.

344 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

the most favorable place. Soil is fertile but natives have no
idea of clearing the woods and it is hoped that the French will
send some men to hew down the largest trees. Has felt for
years that the most effective way of uniting them into a village
would be by building a church and fixed dwelling for the mis-
sionary. Has been encouraged in this plan by the court and
monseigneur' of Quebec, but every time something has pre-
vented its execution. Having succeeded after years of patience
and economy in getting some materials, they were suddenly
taken away by the English. Lost that year 7000 livres and the
next 5000 livres, being obliged to sell his small estate in Canada.
Finally last year, through the assistance of some friends, suc-
ceeded in finishing a chapel. Windows have no glass panes,,
doors are unpainted and without locks and the most necessary
church ornaments are lacking. People flock to it and when he
left them 120 families had gathered there.

Thinks this mission ought to be supported. The natives thus
far have not made a single treaty with the English and are a
valuable force, always on hand in a case of emergency and of no-
expense to France. If monseigneur should obtain for his mis-
sion any favor from the court begs to let him know, that he
may call at once.

For documents relating to Antoine Gaulin, see Collections de
manuscrits . . . relatifs d la NouveUe France, Quebec 1883-86^
4: 494 and Documents Rdatwe to the Colonial History of the State
of New York, Alb. 1856-87, 9 :720, 929-30, 956, 989, 995, 1003. See
also Cyprien Tanguay's Repertoire giniral du clergi canadien^.
Montreal 1893, p. 80. The Relation is followed by a letter from
Rev. Frangois le Maire, for which see no. 38.

1720 Bobe, Rev. M^moire coricernant les limites des-

Colonies, pr^sentd en 1720 par Robd, Pr6tre de la con-
gregation de la Mission, k Versailles. 48p. 37 (2)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1232

Extracts from this paper are printed literatim in Francis Park-
man's Half Century of Conflict, Bost. 1892, 2:273-82 (apx 4). See
also same volume, p. 65-67. Parkman and also Joseph Mar-
mette, in Report on Canadian Archives, 1883, 6:128, give the name-
of this priest as Bob6,

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 345i

[1722?] Le Haire, Rev. Franco^. Letter without date, to the

Royal Council, asking that the Jesuits of the upper

Mississippi be ordered to confine themselves to their

jurisdiction, p. 12-14. 38 (17)>

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1232

The document is paged continuously with the Relation . . .
du Phre Antoine Ocmlin, of no. 36, showing that both were traa-
scribed from a copy. It begins:

A Messeigneurs du Conseil Royal — Souffrez Messeigueurs que Je fasse
une courte addition a ma lettre a Toccaaion des J^sultes qui sont venus
icy par les demiers vaisseaux, il est surprenant qu'aprts le partage* des-
missions de la Louisiane fait par Monselgneur de Quebec qui en est le
Pasteur, ces P^res oubHant que leurs sup^rieurs o>nt souscrit a ce trait6,
lis ne laissent pas cependant de nous venir troubler. I^es missions qu'on-
leur a donn^es dans le haut du mississini od lis n'ont qu*un seul P^re, et ne-
sont-eUes pas assez nombreuses pour exercer leiur z^le sans venir mettre icy
leur foulx dans une maison 6trang6re.

and ends:

J'esp^re que vous trouverez notre Justification dans mes lettres a
Monsieur I'Abb^ Bisascier* mon sup6rieur, lequel, s'il en est besoin, les com-
muniquera au Conseil Royal; nous n'avons rien plus a coeur que de pouvoir
multiplier les occasions de me procurer et Me dire avec un tr^s profond:
Respect Monselgneur,
Votre tr^s humble et tr^s ob61s6ant servlteur,

Francois le Maire*
Pr^tre Parisien, Vicaire Apostolique de la Louisiane

[1766] Eelation de la prise de TAlcide command^e par M^

une Hocquart, par une Escadre Angloise de onze vais-

seaux command^ par L'amiral Boscawen ^tant dansr

le Nord-Nord-Est du Cap de ruze [Race] k vingt cinq

Lieues sur Plsle de Terre neuve. 3p. 39 (22).

Arch, nat S6r. K, no. 1368

In the margin is written, "A bord de L'angonVaisseau Anglois;
Lettre d'un officier pris sur le vaisseau PAlcide." The year is
not given.

^This refers apparently to the ordinance issued May 16, 1722, by the
commissioners of the council, with consent of the bishop of Quebec, divid-
ing the province of Louisiana into three spiritual Jurisdictions. See
Winsor, 5:43.

'Abb6 Bisacier, sup^rieur du s^minaire de la rue du Bac [Paris], see
C. de Rochemonteix*s Les J^suites et la NouveUe-France au 17e si^cle. Pan
1895-96, 3:556.

*F. le Maire arrived at Mobile in February 1707; see Margry, 5:470.
Signs entry in baptismal record, at Mobile, Jan. 30, 1708; see Peter J.
Hamilton's Colonial Mobile, Host. 1897, p. 63. For signature of F. le Malre,.
see J. G. Shea's Catholic Church in Colonial Days, N. Y. 1886, p.550.

346 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Admiral Edward Boscawen sailed Ap. 27, 1755, from Plymouth
for Newfoundland with orders to intercept the French squadron
under Bois de la Motte, consisting of 25 ships of the line, some
frigates and a number of transports with reinforcements for
the French garrisons.

Three vessels, the Alcide, the Lys and the Dauphin Royal,
became separated from the rest of the squadron in a fog and
fell in with the English fleet.

The above relation by an oflScer of the Alcide states that on
June 7 the Alcide and the Lys, having been joined in the morn-
ing by the Dauphin Royal, noticed a number of ships which they
thought must be the rest of the squadron. Not being sure,
they approached cautiously. The next morning, at sunrise, it
appeared that the ships were not French and Hocquart gave
orders to retreat full sail, the Alcide taking the rear. At 11
o'clock the Dunkirk came up with them, asked the names of the
captain and the ship and fired two volleys into the Alcide.
Other ships did the same, and after having defended herself
for an hour and a quarter the Alcide was completely surrounded
and obliged to surrender. Two ships were despatched to attack
the Lys which also surrendered. The Dauphin Royal escaped
in the fog.

For other accounts, see Gentleman^ 8 Magazine j 1755, 25:330-31.
<3f. also Francis Parkman's Montcalm and Wolfe, Bost. 1897,
1:184-86.

[1755] Note sur les operations navales de PAm^rique.

2p. 40 (23)

Arch, nat S6r. K, no. 1368

An anonymous report, apparently sent from England. It is
headed 21 8***^ but no year is given. The main facts are as fol-
lows:

The rumor which has spread here that three or four French
warships were taken by Admiral Boscawen is based on a para-
graph in the York Courant, Lord [George] Anson communi-
cated it Thursday last to the king at Kensington, and it is
therefore accepted as being true. It is now said that the same
admiral has taken another ship with provisions for Cape
Breton. The destination of Admiral [John] Byng's squadron
is as yet unknown. They work at Portsmouth day and night

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 347

to equip the squadron of Admiral [Edward] Hawke. Reports
from America agree that the expeditions against Crown Point
and Niagara will not be undertaken this year. The latest news,
which is of Sep. 9, says that Virginia is in a deplorable condi-
tion, Maine does nothing and in Pennsylvania the disputes
between the governor and the assembly continue. The latest
despatches from Mr Porter, ambassador at the Porte, are
disquieting.

}1^J? Relation de ce qui s'est pass^ lors du Te Deum k

18 Sep. ^ ^

to Notre Dame et du feu d'artifice en r^jouissance dea

1 Oct. victoires remport^es, par les troupes du Boy sur les

Anglois en Am^rique, pr^s le Lac Champlain, et dans

Tanse de saint Cast pr^s de Saint-Malo. 18p. 41 (3>

Arch. nat. S6r. K, Carton 1000, no. 5

Account of the reception Sep. 30, 1758, by the provost dea
marchands et echevins de Paris of M. Desgranges^ maitre dea
c^r^monies, with a letter from Louis 15, countersigned " Phily-
peaux," dated Versailles Sep. 18, 1758, announcing the victory
of Montcalm and the repulses of the English on the coast of
France and requesting the presence of the magistrates at the
Te Deum. Followed by police orders and description of the fire-
works on Sunday, Oct. 1, 1758.

1775 Jones, [John] Paul, 1747-92. Extrait du Journal

Dec.

to des Services principaux de Paul-Jones dans la R^volu-

16 ^ t ^^^° ^^^ Etats-Unis D'Am^rique; ^crit par lui-m^me,.

et pr(^sont^ avec un profond respect au tr^s-illustre

Prince Louis XVL 119p. 42 (1)

Arch. nat. S6t, MM, no. 851; volume offert A Louis 16 et
reli6 A ses amies.

This document consists of a dedication to the king in English,,
dated Paris, Jan. 1, 1786; 80 pages journal in French and 3^
Pieces justificiitives, some in French and others in English.

The journal proper, which commences with the hoisting of the
flag on board the Alfred, by Paul Jones in [December] 1775 and
ends with a Conclimon, stating that Congress voted unanimously
Oct. 16, 1787, to liav(» a gold medal struck off in commemoration
of his services, is printed c^ntire, together with 30 of the Pieces
justifioative^, in a 24° volume, entitled Memovres de Paul JotteSj
Par, 1798. The (»ditor, citoyen Andr^, says that the original
was written in English and transhited by him, under Paul

348 XEW.YORK STATE LIBRARY

Jones's eyes, who intended to have only five copies made, one for
the king, the others for Mm. de Castries, Vergennes, etc.

The dedication, which is not given in the above volume, may
be found in Memoirs of Paul Jones, republished by Henry Wash-
bourne, Lond. 1843, 2:192-94, and is said to be the dedication of
a " Journal for the king," specially prepared for Louis 16 and
read by him in prison. Passages of that journal, in English and
in the third person, are quoted in the book and show it to be
a different narrative than the present " Extrait du Journal,''
which is in the first person.

A translation in manuscript of the " Extrait du Journal " by
G. R. Howell is in the New York State Library. For biblio-
graphic notes on Paul Jones, see Winsor, 6:589-91.

1776 Etat des troupes tant angloises qu' ^trang^res com-

posant rarm<% du roi d'Angleterre dans TAm^rique
septentrionale, 11 mai 1776. Ip. 43 (32)

Arch. nat. BOr. K, no. 1364

A complete copy of this document is as follows:

Hommes

1 regiment de Dragons lagers 240

1 bataillon des Gardes h pied 1,000

1 regiment de Royal montagnarde 1,000

1 regiment (Colfruter) compost de 2 b°°» de 1000

chaque 2,000

42 regiments d'infanterie de 630 chaqu'un 26,460

Troupes ^trang^res

De Hesse 12,000

Du Prince h^riditaire de Hesse 668

Du Due de Brunswick 4,300

Du Prince de Waldeck 600

30,700

> 17,568

Total g^n^ral 48,268

1776 Eicard, chevalier de. M^moires Politiques et Mil-
Dgc

to itaires Sur la Situation respective de la France et de

1777 PAngleterre a Toccasion de la Guerre des Colonies;
premier volume depuis xbre. 1776 jusqu'en Aoust
1777, par le chevalier de Ricard, colonel d'infanterie,
donn^ le ler. Janvier 1778. 136p. 44 (4)

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 14612

Contents
Premier m^moire donn^ en xbre 1776; Reflections sur I'usage
•des moyens que la Guerre des Colonies semble rendre indis
pensables, p. 4-43.

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 349

Lettre au Ministre des Affaires Etrang^res sur le m^me sujet,
do 30 xbre 1776, p. 44-50.

Second in^moire donn^ en mare 1777; id^ de Forigine de la
puissance de I'Angleterre, de sa situation et de see ressources
relativement k la France, k Toccasion de la guerre des colonies,
p. 51-77.

Troisi^me m^moire donn^ en may 1777; Nouvelles considera-
tions sur TEtat present de la France et de PAngleterre,
p. 78-136.

11777] Eicard, chevalier de. Principes Sur PAdministra-

tion, rAm(51ioration Et le Commerce, des Colonies

Francoises de FAm^rique; Selon les suites pr^vues de

la Guerre pr^sente des Colonies, par le chevalier de

Ricard . . . donn^ le ler Janvier 1778. 152p. 45 (5)
Bibl. nat. Ms. franc, no. 14611

Content8
Reflections (Sl^mentaires sur les principaux R^glements d' ad-
ministration des isles du Vent et Sous le vent.
Sur Tadministration en gdn^ral, p. 6-13.
Du Commerce d'Am^rique, p. 14-26.
Des proscriptions et de la contrebande, p. 27-33.
De la traite et du meilleur employ des esclaves, p. 33-34.
Des impots, p. 35-42.

Des corv^es et autres Etabliesements publics, p. 42-45.
De la marine et des Fortifications en Am^rique, p. 45-48.
Des troupes Rdgl^es, p. 48-52.
Des milices des Colonies, p. 52-56.
Du Culte public, p. 56-59.
Recapitulation, p. 59-64.

Projet gdndral d'Etablissement de la Guyanne et d'am^liora-
tion des isles du vent et sous le vent,
pt 1 Copie d'une lettre au ministre, p. 65-69.

Projet d'un arr^t du Conseil en 47 articles pour autoriser

les formes d'une traite particuli^re de n^gres, p. 70-82.

Tableau de d^pense et deRecette qui constate les Benefices

du projet, p. 83-84.
2e Tableau qui Constate le Benefice que le Roi ferait en
avoir diminu^ les impositions et augumente les d^pen-
ses, p. 84-85.
pt 2 Copie d'une 2de Lettre au ministre, p. 86-90.

Projet d^m 2d arr^t du Conseil en 7 articles qui ordonne
une traite de N^gres pour St Domingue k Pinstar de
celle ordonnde pour les isles du Vent; et uue traite
pour St Domingue et les isles du vent, p. 91-97.

350 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

pt 3 Copie d'une troisi^me Lettre au ministre, p. 98-100.

Projet d'un 3ine arr^t du Con«eil en 124 articles qui or-
donne une traite de Nfegres, et de nouveaux Etablisse-
ments k la Guyanne et k Ste Lucie, p. 101-41.

Tableau des B^n^fices annuels produits par le projet
g^n^ral, p. 142-47.

Observation g^n(^rale, p. 148-52.

1777 Voyage au continent Am^ricain par un frangais en

1777 et Reflexions philosophiques sur ces nouveaux

R^publicains. 118p. 46 (18)

Bibl. nat. Ms. franc no. 14695
. I

A note on the titlepage reads: "Manuscrit Soumis k la cen-
sure au mois d'avril 1778, portant de la part de M. de Neville
Pordre k M. Sicard de Texaminer." It begins: "Tu ne seras
pas pen surpris'de recevoir de Bilbao une lettre de ton amy, que,
sans doute tu crois encore au continent Am^ricain."

The author left Bordeaux on an American privateer for
Charleston, visited Philadelphia, and sailed from Boston at the
time of Burgoyne's surrender. He is strongly prepossessed
with American ideas and institutions and treats of the cities
visited, social and financial conditions, products and resources
of the country, the elements which compose the army, the rea-
sons which led French officers to join the Revolution and the
causes of their dissatisfaction, religious customs, the spirit of
liberty and equality, slavery compared with that in the French
colonies, and other topics.

A copy of this journal is referred to in Harvard University
Library Bibliographical Contributions 22, Calendar of Sparks Mes,
p. 81, no. 94.

1777 Kalb, [Johann] baron de, 1721-80. Lettre du baron

de Kalb au Comte de Broglie; A Charles Town, South
Carolina, ce 20 Juin 1777. 3p. 47 (68)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364

Wrote the 15th from North Island, having landed there the
day before with Lafayette, Dubuisson, I^^sser, Valfort, Brice [or
Price, an American], Gimat and Bedaulx. Lafayette and De
Kalb went on shore on the 13th to look for a harbor. Finding
that the ship [La Victoire, Capt. Le Boursier] drew too much

DDSCRIPTIVB LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 351

water for Georgetown bay, concluded to make for Charleston.
Returned and gave the rest of the party the option to go to
Charleston over land or remain on board. Majority in favor
of latter plan. De Kalb of opinion that they should run no
more risks of being captured and determined to land. Those
mentioned above followed, while De Mauroy, Duboismartin,
Fayal [Du Rousseau, chevalier de FayoUe], Franval, Capitaine,
Vrigny and La Colombe remained on board.

Reached Charleston June 17; ship arrived the 18th. Obliged
to divide themselves into small parties, which causes friction.
DeKalb and Lafayette carrying joint letters must travel to-
gether, and as each takes his aides-de-camp with him, they are
eight. The rest, sp(»cially De Mauroy, complain that those who
speak English all set off together. Regrets to say that he
thinks De Mauroy full of pretentions and disagreeable. Dis-
likes particularly his complaints against Mr Deane. De Maui'oy
despises the country he is about to serve and it seems as if
nothing would make him happier than to be taken by the
English and return at once to France.

Heard that the Amphitrite arrived at Boston. Ducoudray
went to America by way of the French islands.

For account of the preparations of the voyage on the Victoire,
see Friedrich Knapp's lAfe of John Kalb, N. Y. 1884, p. 99-110;
also Henri DonioPs Histoire de la parti<)ipation de la France 4
V6taJ)li88ernent dcs Etats-Unis d'Aminque, Par. 1886-92, 2:371-418;
also Charlemagne Tower jr's. Marquis de La Fayette in th^ Ameri-
can Revolution, Phil. 1895, 2:31-59.

1777 Kalb, [Johann] baron de, 1721-80. Lettre du baron

de Kalb an C^® de Broglie; h Charles-Town, Lundy 23
Juin 1777. 3p. 48 (72>

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1364

Wrote June 15 from North Island and the 20th from Charles-
ton. Have great difficulty in procuring the necessaries for the
journey to Philadeli>hia, yet hope to start Thursday or Friday
of that week. Will not reach Congress till the end of July.

Some remarks follow on the army and descriptions of Forts.
Johnston and Moultrie near Charleston.

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1777 Fleury, [Francois Louis Teisseidre, marquis del b. 1749.

24 Aug. " *- t 7 a J

Lettre de M. Fleury au c*^® de Broglie; Le 24 aoust
1777 Oamp de Derby en Pensylvanie. 15p. 49 (78)
Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364

Summary of the campaigns of early part of 1777; being a con-
tinuation of the account of events in previous letters from
Quibletown [Quakertown?] and Chatam [Chatham].

For biographical sketch of De Fleury see Magazine of American
History, N. Y. 1877, 1 :724-26. The same in Thomas Balch's The
French in AmcHca, Phil. 1891-95, 2:125-28.

[1777 HauToy, [Charles Louis] vicomte de. Lettre du V*® de

Mauroy au President du Congr^s; A Monsieur le
President Hennecok k Philadelphie. 2p. 50 (71)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364

Letter without date.

Wishes to call Mr Hancock's attention to the fact that
though Mr Deane had stated' that all expenses of the journey
to the army would be defrayed by Congress, he, De Mauroy,
De Fayolles and Du Boismartin had not hesitated to start from
Charleston at their own expense, costing the writer personally
2000 ^cus. If they are in the service of Congress, it seems only
fair that Congress provide the means of subsistence; if they
are sent back, justice demands that Congress refund the ex-
penses incurred since Charleston and those necessary for the
return voyage.

Cf . Resolution of Congress, Sep. 8, 1777, in Journals of Congress^
N. Y., Patterson, 3:377.

1777 Washington, [George] 1st pres. of U. 8. 1732-99.

Lettre du G^n^ral Woissington au Congr^s, Le 11
septembre, k minuit 1777. 6p. 51 (64)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364

This is a translation of the report to Congress drafted by
T. Pickering, printed in Jared Sparks's Writings of George Wa^
ington, 5:57-59, also in Octavius Pickering's Life of Timothy
Pickering, Bost. 1867-73, 1:157, to which are appended the fol-
lowing three documents:

^Contract with Deane, see Peter Force's American Archives, Ser. 5, 3:886.

DBSCRIPTIVB LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 353

1 "R^ponse de Monsieur Lowel [Lovell] k Monsieur de Mauroi,

Pbiladelpbie, le 8 septembre 1777." For the original of
this letter see the following number.

2 "Resolutions du Congr^s; En Congr^s le 8 septembre 1777/*

Two translations slightly different in style; for original
see Journals of Congress, N. Y. Patterson, 3:377.

3 "Lettre du G^n^ral Gates, Albany 19 oetobre 1777." This

letter stating that be forwards copy of the convention of
Saratoga, which resulted in Burgoyne's surrender, Oct.
17, 1777, is referred to in Journals of Congress, N. Y.
Patterson, 3:464, as being of the 18th of October.

The above documents were inclosed in De Mauroy's letter to
De Broglie, Oct. 23, 1777, for which see no. 55.

1777 Lovell, J[aines] 1737-1814. Lettre de J. Lovell au

vicpmte de Mauroy, autographe. Ip. 52 (56)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364
Letter in English, copied from the original, as follows:

PhUad^'. Sept Sth 1777.

Sir: In answer to the letter with which you favored me of
the 5th from Darby, I would assure you that I have been con-
tinually attentive to the very disagreable situation in which, as
a man of military spirit, you must have thought yourself ever
since the near approach of the enemy.

But, Sir, as something is begun, at length, relative to your
-departure for France, I am of opinion that you should not now
be desirous of exposing yourself as a voluntier in the field of
battle for us.

I hope to inclose to you tomorrow a final determination of
your business.

With much respect for your very worthy character, and with

a due sense of your zeal toward these States, 1 have the honour

to be.

Sir

Your most humble servant

Jambs Lovell
Visc^ de Mauroy.

A translation of the above letter is mentioned in the preced-
ing number.

354 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1777 Washinsrton, [George] Ist pres. of U. 8. 1732-99.

Lettre du g*^. Washington k M. Hennecok, ce 8 8bre.
1777, Camp pr^s de Moulin de Penibackers. [Tra-
duction]. 3p. 53 (55)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1364

The date in the heading is erroneous, the document being a
translation of Washington's letter of Oct. 5, 1777, printed in
Jared Sparks's Writings of George Washington, Bost. 1833-39,
5:78-80. The letter was read in Congress Oct. 8. Referring to
the battle of Germantown (Oct. 4) the translation says : *' On
convint que cette attaque aurait lieu le 7 (hier matin), et nous
fimes les dispositions suivantes."

1777 La Fayette, [Marie Jean Paul Joseph Eoch Yves Gilbert

de Hotier] marquis de, 1757-1834. Lettre du M*". de
Lafayette au C^®. de Broglie du camp de White-
Marsh, ce 23 octobre 1777. 4p. 54 (29)
Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364

This letter is not to De Broglie, as may be seen from the
following summary:

Sends this letter by De Valfort, who leaves for France. Has
written once since he was wounded^ to De Broglie and now for-
wards another letter by a packet boat sent by Congress. Incloses
letter to De Maurepas, respecting an enterprise to the [East]
Indies, which he wishes to submit to his correspondent on
account of his wide knowledge of the Indies, and also to
De Broglie. Would like to arm a few ships commissioned by
Congress and make an attack on some small islands belonging
to the British, but all this is still in the air, like the plan of
Asia. Regrets that his correspondent's brother did not stay in
America.

Hopes that Gen. Washington will give him command of a
division. There is much dissatisfaction among the French but
can not complain as to himself, Washington's friendship mak-
ing it very pleasant for him. Tliinks he will be engaged in the
war during the whole winter unless his plans call him to France.
Would leave at once if France went to war and prays above

*La Fayette received a musket ball in the leg in the battle of Brandy-
wine Sep. 11, 1777, and speaks of this wound in a letter to Mnie de La Fay-
ette Sep. 12, 1777. See Sparks's Writings of Geonjr Watthitigton, 5:455.

DBSCRIPTIVB LIST OF FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 355

all to let him know if any attack on England should be
planned.

This letter is cited in Etienne Charava.v's Le Qin^ral de
La Fayette, p. 24. A letter of La Fayette to Vergennes, White-
marsh, Oct. 24, 1777, respiH!ting an enterprise to the East Indies
is in no. 78 and also in no. 85 of the Sparks Manuscripts (see
Harvard University Library Bibliographical Contributions 22,
Calendar of Sparks mss, p. 72^^ 77^^) and is printed in the
Memoires . . . de Lafayette puhlies par sa famille, Par. 1837-38,
1 : 108-12.

1777 Hauroy, [Charles Louis], vicomte de. Lettre du

Boston Vicomte de Mauroy au C*® de Broglie; k Boston, le
23 8»>»"® 1777 (p. 1-20) ; also Lettre du m^me au baron
de Kalb, transcrite h la suite de la pr^c^dente [Bos-
ton, Oct. 19, 1777] (p. 21-24). 55 (30)
Arch. aat. S6r. K, no. 1364

Started June 26 [1777] from Charleston in company of
De Fayolle, De Franval, Capitaine and Du Bois-Martin. De
Kalb and La Fayette left a few days earlier. Bein;^ anxious
to join them as soon as possible at Philadelphia and seeing
that the advance would be very slow on account of the wagons,
decided to buy horses and start alone with an Englishnspeaking
Frenchman whom he had picked up in Charleston. Found
I)eople and even the inns along the route very inhospitable.

Arrived July 30 at Philadelphia, in good health, except one
leg, which was sore from his boot. La Fayette, since two days
in the city, called in the evening and spoke of the very cool
reception he and De Kalb had met with. Du Coudray arrived
three months ago. His contract with Deane was unheard of
and Congress did not want to have anything to do with it.
Nevertheless he piled memorial on memorial and by lavish ex-
penditure succeeded in gaining some friends. Next morning
saw De Kalb, who was sick and deeply resented reception by
Congress. Declared that he would not accept the command of
a division if it were offered him. I^a Fayette received visit of
a member of Congress, offering excuses and the rank of major
general. La Fayette was inclined to refuse unless all the offi-
cers who came over with him received commissions correspond-
ing to their contract, but on De Mauroy's advice finally accepted.

356 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

Leg having become worse, went to Darby and staid two weeka
in bed.

Returned to see De Kalb, who had just received a note from
Mr Maurice [Gouverneur Morris], member of Congress, asking
for an interview. De Kalb repeated that nothing would induce
him to stay, but De Mauroy begged him to settle for both of
them, which he promised. Forgot to tell that two days after
his arrival at Philadelphia, having heard through La Fayette
that Washington was in the city, he presented his letters to the
latter and accompanied him on a reconnaissance of the Dela-
ware. Army moved from Germantown to Wilmington; a strong
position, but which could be turned. Being anxious to see the
army in the field and wishing to bid good-by to La Fayette, in
case he should receive orders to leave, started with La Fayolle
for Wilmington. Found left wing instead of the right and being
unwilling to pass in his present condition in front of the whole
army, which detests the French, returned without seeing La
Fayette. La Fayolle persisted. Called the attention of Wash-
ington to De Mauroy's suggestion of the possibility of the right
wing being turned by Howe. Was thought impracticable, yet
was exactly what happened. Heard the next morning at Phila-
delphia that army had been defeated near Brandywine.
La Fayette received a musket ball in left leg. Washington
ordered retreat to Chester. Forwards translation of his letter
to Congress^ and also Mr LovelPs letter^ to De Mauroy.

Having now received his cong6 in due form, went again to
De Kalb, who, he heard in the city, had been offered a commis-
sion but had not accepted. De Kalb showed a list of indemni-
ties, asking the same sum for De Mauroy as for himself. Hav-
ing received some 1000 ^cus more than De Mauroy on a pre-
vious occasion, he gave the latter a note to that effect, which
was all he ever saw of it. De Kalb expressed his intention, of
going to Carolina, his baggage having remained at Charlotte.
De Mauroy started for the Delaware, leaving De Fayolle behind
to receive the money. Du Coudray was drowned while crossing
the Schuylkill. No news being received from De Fayolle, De
Mauroy returned to Philadelphia and learned from Mr Lovell

* Letter of Sep. ? 1777, see no. 50.
"Letter of Sep. 8, 1777, see no. 52.

DB6CRIPTIVB LIST OP FRDNCH MANUSCRIPTS 357

that De Kalb had taken the money with him to Bristol and that
Du Bois-Martin had gone after him. The latter returned with
the funds, saying that he had found De Kalb with Valfort and
Less^re at Bethlehem. Having complimented the former on his
new rank, De Kalb had first tried to ignore it but finally con-
fessed that a division had been offered him. De Mauroy crossed
the Delaware 34 miles from Philadelphia in company of De
Franval, De Fayolle and Du Bois-Martin.

Passed the Hudson at Kings ferry and arrived at Boston.
De Franval, whose health has been poor ever since he left
France, will return and take the letter. De Mauroy and De
Fayolle will spend the winter at Boston waiting for further
developments.

The rest of the letter contains curious statements on the
hatred of Americans for the French and severe criticisms of the
generalship of Howe and Washington. De Kalb is called " un
intrigant, qui court apr^s la fortune et qui k force de souplesse
et de ruse pourra parvenir k son but, mais qui ne rendra jamais
k son maitre I'int^reet le plus modique des frais qu'il lui aura
cout^." Of La Fayette he says:

A son arriv6e & Philadelphie, il outroit ma fagon de penser et convenoit
que j'avois mieux vu que lui. Mais Sl peine sa vanity a-t-eUe 6t6 satisfaite,
qu'il est redevenu Am6rlcain. II dit, no8 troupes, notre arm^e; il ne parle
que de la liberty, regarde le 6ai Wassington comme le g6nie tut^laire de
TAm^rique et finira par se miner dans ce Pays-cl avant que d'etre
d6tromp6.

The letter to De Kalb appended to, and mentioned in, the
above document is referred to in De Kalb's reply of Dec. 20, 1777,
(see following number) as having been written from Boston " le

19 9^»*®." This is apparently an error and the date should be
Oct. 19, 1777. De Mauroy, writing in an exceedingly caustic
vein, retraces the various steps of the negotiations conducted by
De Kalb and thanks him for his valuable services rendered.

1777 Kalb, [Johann] haron de, 1721-80. Copie de la lettre

20 Dec. 7 1. J X

de M le Baron de Kalb k M le Vicomte de Mauroy

en date du 20 d^cembre 1777. 4 p. 56 (75)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364

Sarcastic letter from De Kalb replying point for point to
De Mauroy's letter of Oct. 19, 1777 (see preceding number).

358 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1777 Kalb, [Johann] haran de, 1721-80. Lettre . . .

25 Dec.

au C^® de Broglie du camp de Valley-forge 25 d^cem-
bre 1777. Ip. 57 (70)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1364

This letter is different from the one of the same date, given in
Stevens, no. 761.

De Kalb states that Valley Forge has been chosen as winter
quarters and describes the blockhouse barracks which will be
erected; also how leave of absence for the winter will be
granted in the future.

1777 Kalb, [Johann] haran de, 1721-80. Lettre du baron

27 Dec

de Kalb au comte de Broglie. Au Camp de Valley
forge le 27 xbre 1777, Ip. 58 (69)

Arch. »at. S6r. K, no. 1364

Takes the liberty to recommend Mr John Adams, who goes
to France to treat with the court of political affairs, while Mr
Deane will have charge of the commercial interests. Mr
Adams is a man of merit, generally esteemed in this country
and to whom De Lesser, De Valfort and De Kalb are under some
obligation with regard to their baggage. Has written a long
letter to De Broglie two days ago.

o'jan Fleury, [Francois Louis Teisseidre, marquis de] b.l749.

Lettre de M. Fleury au c^« de Broglie; 6 Janvier 1778,
au camp de Valley forge. lOp. 59 (79)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1364

Account of the campaigns of Burgoyne and Howe; being a
r^s.um^ and continuation of letter of Dec. 1, 1777.

g'^J® Traite' d'amiti^ et de commerce conclu entre le Roi

et les Etats Unis de I'Am^rique septentrionale le 6

f^vrier 1778. 18p. 60 (61)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1334

A note at the end reads:

Scell6 du grand sceau de cire Jaune, sur lacs de sole bleue tresses d'or;
le sceau enferm6 dans une botte d'argent, sur le dessus de laquelle sont
empreintes et gravies les armes de France et de Navarre, sous un paviUon
royal, soutenu par deux Anges.

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 359

For the history of this treaty and another signed on the same
day, see Winsor, 7:44-46; a note on p. 45 refers to works in
which the treaty has been printed.

1778 Precis des operations de TEscadre de Mr le Cte

Jo ^^* d^Estaing. 95p. 61 (19)

1779
2 July

Arch. nat. S4r. K, no. 1231

This document consists of a r^sum^ of the events from July 1,
1778, to May 9, 1779, followed by a detailed Journal in four parts.
The first two parts of the journal, written on board the Mar-
seillois, begin Ap. 13, 1778, the date the fleet left Toulon, and
end Sep. 4, 1778, with the occupation of Nantucket, where the
w^riter is appointed *^ lieutenant du roi " under De Bougainville.

The other two include the operations from Oct. 26, 1778, to
July 2, 1779, and are written on board the Caesar. Some entries
are in Latin.

To this document, paged consecutively, is appended Visage
4e la Grenade en J uilkt 178S, mentioned under no. 79.

1J78 Kalb, [Johann] baron de, 1721-80. Lettres de Mon-

to ^^' sieur de Kalb au C^ de Broglie. 8p. 62 (76)

12 May

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1364

This paper contains four letters, dated as follows: "Lancastre,
le 27 avril 1778 "; '"Au Camp de Vally forge, le 5 may "; " Le 7
May "; "Au camp le 12 may ".

The original letters in cipher, kept in the Archives des affaires
•^trang^res, Etats T'nis, v. 2, no. 104, 107, 110, are reproduced
with their translations in Stevens, no. 814, 821, 825.

1778 Kalb, [Johann] baron de, 1721-80. Lettre . . . au

C® de Broglie, du camp de White plains, le 15 aoust

1778, au soir. 2p. 63 (74)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1364

Had just closed his letters to Mme de Kalb, with three in-
•closures^ for his excellency, when letter of Ap. 26 was received.
Will be glad to further interests of French in America. Is not
sure whether Vicomte de Mauroy cares to serve the XTnited

^Refers evidently to letters of 10, 13, 14 and note of Aug. 15, for which
«ee Stevens, no. 845.

360 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

States since he has charged Chevalier Dubujssonwith his a^airs
at Philadelphia and retired to Boston. Recommended Chevalier
de Fayoles to Gen. Washington and Col. Richard Henry Lee for
some enterprise in Virginia. Has written to De Broglie on the
following dates: 15, 20, 23, 25 June 1777; 10 Aug., 16, 24 Sep.^
11 Oct., 6, 7 Nov., 25, 27 Dec, 21, 28, 30 Jan. 1778; 8, 26 Feb., 14,
30 Mar., 24, 27 Ap., 5, 7, 12, 16, 25 May, 16, 18 July, 10, 13, 14, 15
Aug. Is very anj^ious to return to Europe but will await orders.
Intended to recommend De Mauroy and De Fayoles to G^rard^
but has heard that the latter received instructions from the
court not to occupy himself with the affairs of French officers.
Will think it over. Gen. Lee's case is judged. Verdict is sent
to Congress for approval. There will presently be another
court-martial for Schuyler, Saint Clair and Mifflin.

1J78 Kalb, [ Johann] haron de, 1721-80. Copie d'une lettre

17 Aug. •■ ■• ' ^

du B°^ de Kalb k Mr. Gerard, ministre pl^nipotentiaire

du roy pr^s les Etats-Unis de PAm^rique, du camp de

White-Rams [White Plains], le 17 Aotit 1778. 2p.

Appended to this letter are: " R^ponse de M. Gerard, de Phila-
delphie, du 23 aoust 1778; Letter from B^^ de Kalb to the Presi-
dent of Congress, Henry Laurens, Esq. Aug^ 17th. 1778 and
R^ponse du President de Philadelphie, du 23 aoust 1778."

Copies of these letters, with slight variations, taken from
Archives des Affaires Etrang^res, Etats-Unis, v. 4, no. 88, folio
259, are found in Stevens, no. 1939.

1778 Mauroy, [Charles Louis], vicomte de. Lettre du Y^^

de Mauroy au C^® de Broglie; Boston 28 aoust 1778.

4p. 65 (73)

After stating that eight months ago a package was remitted
by De Franval to the Comtesse de Broglie, containing Dc
Mauroy's entire history, in which he took the liberty to state
that he awaited at Boston the count's orders relative to himself
and De Fayolle; that letter of May 7 had been received show-
ing that the count considered him more than ever wrong; that
he had hoped in vain for a word from the Prince de Montbarey,.

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 361l

which might have influenced Congress in their favor, and an*
account of the doings of the squadron under the Comte
d'Estaing, this letter reads as follows:

Jusqu'a ce que vos yeux soient d6sill^s, Monsieur le Comte, vous crolr^s
toujours que je suspecte tout Tunivers, J*en appelle au terns, 11 vous prou-
vera que rAm^rlque nous dSteste, que Porguell le plus bfite, T Ignorance -
la plus orasse, le fanatisme le plus cruel, et la haine la plus inv6t6r6e,
constituent surtout Tessence de la Nouvelle Angleterre, province la plus-
formidable de ce Continent. Que son asslette, son Clel, sa pauvret6, luy
assurent la conqueste des autres provinces, et que si elle se r6unit Jamais
avec le Canada TAm^rique est perdue; les presbit^iens ne rappelleront pas
leur roy, mals 11 s'616vera parmy eux un nouveau Cromtcell, qui assassinera
le reste avec un f er sacr6. . . D*apr6s votre lettre J'ai 6crit du CongrSs, et Je
lui ai demand^ une r^ponse; Je ne Tai pas regue, et Je n*en recevrai pas,
mais Je eompte tr^s positlvement m*en retourner sur la flotte. Le passage
de Fayolle est arrange d'hier.

1778 Kalb, [Johaiin] haron de, 1721-80. Lettre du baron

de Kalb k M. du Boismartin; Du Camp de Fishkill le
7 octobre 1778. 2p. 66 (67)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364

La Fayette intends to go to Paris, whether to stay or only for-
a short visit is as yet uncertain. He has conducted himself
with prudence far beyond his age and De Kalb has become very
much attached to him. Would like to return with him to
France but Du Boismartin and Mme de Kalb having both
advised him to the contrary, he has decided to remain. Unless
the king has considerable compensation in store for him, will
regret the time spent here, for his expenses are high. Finds
it impossible to live within the 166 piasters in paper which
he receives per month, has to keep servants and provide his staff
with tea, coffee, butter, etc., which are not furnished by Con-
gress and very dear. Pound of tea costs 20 piasters, pound of
coffee or chocolate 4 or 5 piasters and the rest in proportion..
The march from Valley Forge to White Plains from June 19 to
July 24 has cost him 310 dollars or piasters.

Wishes that De Broglie would recall him to serve under his-
command. Would never cease to regret his absence if an
attack on England were undertaken while he is in America. Has;
asked Mme de Kalb to consult Du Boismartin about the things
she miiy solicit in his behalf.

362 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1778 Mauroy, [Cliarles Louis], vicomte de. M^moire du

-20 Nov. vicomte du Mauroy sur ses services en Am^rique et

sur la guerre de I'Independance. 27p. 67 (53)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364

This document opens with the statement that the writer, for
15 years a captain of foot, was transferred in 1772 with the rank
of lieutenant colonel to a regiment of royal grenadiers of the
•Comte de Bourgogne, commanded by Marquis Demauroy. A re-
organization of the regiment, by Comte de St Germain, having
left him without commission, he accepted Mr Deane's proposi-
tion to engage as major general in the American army and
sailed Ap. 20, 1777, in company with La Fayette from Los Pa-
sages on the Victoire. •

The rest of the paper contains a summary of the campaigns
up to his departure Nov. 20, 1778, on the Engageante, frigate
-commanded by Chevalier de Pr^ville, belonging to Comte d'Es-
taing's squadron, interspersed with remarks on the country
and the people and followed by a r^sum^ full of gloomy fore-
bodings as to the conse<iuences of the Revolutionary War. The
last two pages are devoted to a flattering portrait of Washing-
ton. Of personal services the writer performed none, his con-
tract with Deane not having been acknowledged by Congress.

The whole paper, characteristic of the bitter and pessimistic
spirit of the author, is of intense interest.

178-? Idee G^n^rale des Connaissances qu'on avait autre-

fois du Nord Guest de TAm^rique, et de I'usage qu'on
a essay^ d'en faire sur la nouvelle carte publi^e
d'apr^s les d^couvertes du Capitaine Cook. lOp.

68 (60)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 773

This document appears to be from the hand of some pains-
taking cartographer and intended as a prefatory note to a map
published after 1778. The writer states that after a careful
comparison of Capt. Cook's journal with old maps and early
voyages, he has reached the conclusion that what Cook claimed
as new discoveries was known by the Spanish for 200 years, and
that Cook's explorations show that the oldest maps are more

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 36S

accurate than later ones. He places Quivira north of California^
where the English place New Albion, and calls Anian the coun-
try from Quivira to the strait. He places the names of King
Greorge's bay and Bahia Hermosa side by side, as he thinks they
are the same. He also gives the discoveries of Admiral de
Feuntez in 1640, as it appears that Cook was entirely ignorant
of them. He cites Seixas, Thedtre naval hydrographiqm, pub-
lished in 1704, who quotes from Pierre de Syria, in his Art de la
nai>lffation; where he proves the existence of a northwest pas-
sage. He notices that Cook does not prove the nonexistence of
such a passage and the writer therefore indicates the probability
of it on his map.

[Between Memoire k Monsieur Francklin D^put^ des Etats-

1778-83 VI

unis de TAm^rique. 12p. 69 (77)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1364

Document without date.

Writer has been directed by Philippe Wallez of Ghent to pro-
pose a scheme for speculation by establishing direct trade
between America and Flanders. Flanders is best situated for
trade with neighboring countries and produces most of the
goods America needs, as linen, leather, hats, hardware, firearms
and lace. On the other hand, it consumes large quantities of
tobacco, rice, indigo, iron and wood, which America can send in
return. Proposes to establish two entrepdts, one at Marseilles^
the other at Ostende or at Ghent, where goods would be sold at a
fixed price. Tobacco and rice at present very dear and by keep-
ing up the price, large profits, which were formerly secured by
the English monopoly, might go to America.

[Between Memoire adress^ a MM. Franklin et Adamfsl. 8p.

1778-83?] '■ ^^^ ^^i^

70 (63)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 1334

This document, also without date, is substantially the same as
the preceding number with the addition that Philippe Wallez
begs to be recommended to Congress as the sole general mana-
ger of the trade with Fhinders, with the title of commissary or
correspondent of the Ignited provinces of North America.

364 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1780 Washington, [George] Ist pres. of U. 8. 1732-99.

Lettre en r^ponse de M. Washington k M. Le Comte

de Grasse. Wilhains Bourg, Le 25 7bre 1781. 5p.

71 (31)
Arch. nat. S^r. K. no. 1364

This is a translation of a letter printed in Sparks's Wf'itifigs of
George WasMngtoTiy 8:163-67, to which is appended a translation
of an extract from the New York Gazette of Sep. 22, 1781. Both
are referred to in the letter of De Raff^lis Broves, no. 74.

1781 BeVille, de, quartermaster general. Lettre de M. de
B^ville au C^® de Broglie, au camp devant York, le 20
d'Octobre 1781. 2p. 72 {66)

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1364

The count will learn the news of recent success on the arrival
of the Due de Lauzun at court. Writer sends journal of the
siege of Yorktown to his brother with prayer to forward it to
the count and also to the marshal. Regi*ets to announce that
Chevalier de Lameth [De Broglie's nephew] was wounded the
night of the 14th in the attack of the redout under Baron de
Viomesnil. Received two bullets, one entering the right leg at
the knee joint, the other fracturing the knee cap of the left leg.
Robillard, who dressed his wounds, sleeps in a room opposite
that of De Lameth and takes good care of him. Says wounds
are not dangerous.

P. S. Has just seen De Lameth. Robillard says he is doing
better than any other of his patients and is entirely without
fever.

1781 Lameth, [Charles Malo-Fran^ois], [vioomte] de, 1757-

1832. Lettre de M. le Ch^^ de Lameth k M. le c^« de

Broglie [his uncle], au camp devant York le 20

Octobre 1781. Ip. 73 (65)

Arch. nat. S§r. K, no. 1364

Marched Oct. 14 on the attack of strong redout [of York-
town] with the vanguard of grenadiers and chasseurs. Suc-
ceeded in climbing the parapet when he received two gunshot
wounds. Will leave for France as soon as he has recovered, a
fractured knee cap being difficult to heal completely without the

DE5SCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 365

mineral waters. Theodore^ will write about his affairs and
Robillard will tell about his wounds; is not allowed to write a
long letter himself.

P. S. Begs his uncle to join De Rochambeau in his efforts to
obtain for him [De Lameth] the cross of St Louis. Was never
better merited.

1781 Baffelis Broves,^ chevalier de, lieutenant de ixUsseo/U.

22 Oct.

[letter to the Comte de Broglie], A bord du Snt
Esprit le 22 8bre 1781 dans la baye de Chesapeak.
2p. 74 (50)

Arch, nat S6r. K, no. 1864 «

Vanguard was heavily engaged in the battle of Sep. 5.
Continuous firing of the St Esprit attracted attention of the
army and received the compliments of the general. Ship was
badly damaged, several guns of the front battery commanded
by the writer having been dismounted. English army recognize
that they suffered severely, as will be seen from inclosed ex-
tract from the New York Gazette.^ Senda also Washington's
letter to the Comte de Grasse, the articles of capitulation by
Lord Cornwallis, an account of prisoners and details of various
prizes.

Chevalier de Lamet[h] is wounded but not seriously. The
count's nephew has behaved very gallantly and is remarked by
the whole army. Should the writer find opportunity to dis-
tinguish himself and merit the royal favor would beg the count
to recommend his mother for a pension.

^Th^odore, comte de Lameth, born June 24, 1756. The date of his death
Is given in Thomas Balch's The French in America, Phil. 1891-95, 2.166, as
1834; in P. A. Larousse's Grand dictionnaire univerael. Par. 1866-90, 10:116.
La grande encycJ^opHie, v. 1-29, Par. 1885-1902, 21:830, J. O. F. Hoefer's
Nouvelle biographic g€n€rale. Par. 1855-85, 29:203, Annuaire de la nohlease
de France, 1890, 46:139, and J. N. Moreau's Mea souvenirs, Par. 1898-1901,
2:485, as 1854. Michaud's Biographic universelle. Par. 1842-65, 23:85, does
not give the date.

'The letter is signed " Le chr. de Rafelis Brove, It. de vau.»» Thomas
Balch in his The French in America Phil. 1891-95, 2:70, mentions an officer
of artillery ** De Broves," who returned to France with La Fayette, on the
Alliance, In January 1779. The seigneurs De Broves form the younger
branch of the house of HafT^lls, see Borel d*Hauterlve*s Annuaire d^ la
noblesse de France, 1864, 21:151-52.

•For this extract and letter to De Grasse, see no. 71.

366 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

1781 Louis 16, king of France, 1754-93. Succ^s sur Mer et

25 Nov.

dans la Nouvelle Am^rique sur les Anglois. 2p.

75 (21)
Arch, nat S^r. K, no. 1368

Letter from Louis 16 to Col. Marquis d' Osson, lieutenant gen-
eral of the county of Foix, dated Versailles, Nov. 25, 1781,
signed " Louis " and countersigned "Amelot ".

The taking of the island of Tabago and defeat of the English
fleet near the James river by I)e Grasse has been followed by the
siege of Yorktown and the surrender of the English army
[under Cornwallis, Oct. 11), 1781] to the combined forces of
Washington and De Rochambeau.

In order to stimulate a feeling of gratitude for these suc-
cesses toward the Author of all prosperity the Te Deum will
be sung in every diocese of the kingdom.

D'Osson is requested to be present at the Te Deum in what-
ever city may be most convenient to him and to order all civil
magistrates in his jurisdiction to do the same; also to take
measures for public rejoicing.

1781 La Salle, Etienne Jean Oigault de, & Morins, J. A. B. de.

26-27 Nov. o y 9

Te Deum pour les succ^s des troupes d'u Roi en

Am^rique. 4p. 76 (62)

Arch. nat. S^r. K, no. 161

Oflflcial report by Etienne Jean Gigault de la Salle and Jean
Ambroise Boyer de Morins,^ conseillei*s maitres, of the reception
of the Sr Urbain de Watrouville,^ aide des c(^r^monies, sent by
the king to invite the Chambre des Oomptes to attend the
Te Deum at Notre Dame, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1781, at 4 p. m., with
the letter from the king, countersigned " Amelot," and descrip-
tion of the ceremony at the Te Deum.

No date Franklin, [Benjamin] 1706-90. Lettre de Franklin

k Washington. 100 words. 77 (57)

Arch. nat.

This letter, no. 57 on the list furnished Aug. 20, 1888, by A.
Lecoy de la Marche, is wanting. The date is not given.

'Tlie Almanach roj/fiL 1780. p. .304, fjives the name as Boyer des Morlns.
''The Alniatiarh royal, 1780, p. 117, and 1781, p. 110, jjives the name a
Urbain de Watronville.

DD8CRIPTIVB LIST OP FREIN'CH MANUSCRIPTS 367

1782 Broglie, [Victor Claude] prince de, 1757-94. Relation
t^ ^' du prince de Broglie. 67p. 78 (12)

1783
8 Ap.

Bibl. nat. Ms. frang. no. 14094

Narrative of De Broglie's visit to the United States and
Venezuela, 1782-83.

Page 7-10 and 14-16 of this paper are printed with slight vari-
ations in Thomas Baleh's Les Frangais en AmeriquCy Par. 1872,
p. 203-9, translated in his French in America, Phil. 1891-95,
1:229-35, a note on p. 13 (p. 15 of translation) regarding the
origin of the manuscript used, being as follows :

This was furnished to me by Mr Bancroft, the well known historian of
his country and the ambassador of the United States at Berlin. Owing
to the kindness of M. Guizot, I have discovered that some portions of this
narrative had been published {Revue FranQaise, Par. July 1828). Neverthe-
less, by an attentive comparison I have been able to satisfy myself that
the two accounts had only a few passages in common. Certain important
portions of Mr Bancroft's manuscript do not exist in the printed account,
while the latter contains long paragraphs which I do not possess. By
restoring these omissions in my copy, I have made it as complete as
possible.

For a full translation of Balch's manuscript, so far as it
relates to the United States, see Magazine of American History^
1877, 1:181-86, 231-35, 306-9, 374-80. According to an introduc-
tory note the original narrative is in the possession of De
Broglie's grandson, the present Due de Broglie.

1783 Voyage de la Grenade k Pile espagnole de la Trinity
^ ^"^^ en juillet 1783. p. 96-102. 79 (19)

6 Aug.

Arch. nat. S6r. K, no. 1231

This journal is paged consecutively with the Pricis des op6-
rations de VEscadre de Mr le Cte d^Estaing, mentioned on p. 359,
though there is apparently no connection between them.

It is an account of a visit in company of De la Beaume, captain
in a Hainaut regiment, and D'Acosta, citizen of Trinidad, on
board the Syrtoe, from Grenada, one of the Windward islands
and then a French possession, to Trinidad.

1787 Traduction du plan de Gouvernement propose aux

Etats-Unis par PAssembl^e f^d^rale tenue k Phila-

delphie. 23p. 80(51)

Bibl. nat. Ms. franc, no. 12226

Translation of Washington's letter of Sep. 17, 1787, transmit-
ting the Constitution to the Continental Congress, followed by a

368 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

translation of the text, as adopted by the Constitutional Conven-
tion. For originals see Journal of the American Congress 1774-88^
Wash. 1823, 4:776-82. Another translation of the Constitution
is given by Mr Cornelis De Witt in his Hwtoire de WOrShvnfftony
Par. 1855, p. 441-54.

1803 Diplbme du president Jefferson. 2p. 81 (58)

Arch, nat S6r. AP. IV. no. 1704. Original sur imrchemin
scell6.
Letters credential, appointing Robert R. Livingston minister

plenipotentiary, and James Monroe envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to treat with the French republic of the
enlargement and more effectual security of the rights and inter-
ests of the United States in the river Mississippi and the terri-
tories eastward thereof.

Cf. letter from James Madison to Robert R. Livingston, Jan.
18, 1803, in American State Papers, Foreigti Relations, 2: 529.

DOCUMENTS AND MAPS PEOPOSED TO BE COPIED

The following lists, submitted by M. Lecoy de la Marche Sep.
11, 1888, after the appropriation for the preceding series had
been exhausted, show briefly the documents which remained to
be copied. Notes in brackets have been added by the compiler;
others are translated from marginal annotations by M. Lecoy
de la Marche.

ARCHIVES NATIONALES

1 Legislation coloniale; r^glements relatifs aux lies fran-

gaises d'Amdrique, au Canada, aux troupes des colonies,
k la traite des n^gres, 1665-1789. 30p. Trinted, rare.

2 Legislation coloniale; r^glements sur les paqebots, la p^che

de la morue. Tile Terre-Neuve, les correspondancee entres
les colonies et les Etats-Unis, 1657-1788. 30p. Printed,
rare.

8 M^moire de Duval de Sainte-Marie sur les Colonies; prinr
cipes gdn^raux et maximes politiques pour leur gouverne-
ment, 18e si^cle. 21 p. Q.

4 Demande des habitants de Rochefort d'armer pour lee co-

lonies fran^aises d'Am^rique, 1761-69. lOp. Q.

5 M^moire sur les missions d'Am^rique, 18e si^cle. lOp. O.

6 Missions des Jdsuites en Am^rique; arr6t du Conseil du

Roi. 4p. Q.

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 369

'7 Edits du Roi ^tablissant une compagnie de commerce poor

PAm^rique septentrionale sous le nom de Compagnie

d'Occident, et un fonds de 100 millions pour ses besoins,

1717. 20p. Q.

[Printed in Le Page du Pratz's Exatoire de la Louisiane, Par. 1758,
1:47-81.]

8 R^glements pour la Compagnie des Indes occidentales, 1719.

lOp. O.

9 Commerce de la France avec PAm^rique en g^n^ral, 18e-

19e ei^le. Various documents, 10 packages.

10 Commerce avec les colonies, .commerce des noirs; renseigne-

ments g^n^raux, 1772. 22p. O.

11 Lettres du roi Louis 16, de M. de Vergennes, ministre, et de

quelques autres sur les affaires d^Am^rique, 1776-79.
20p. O.

12 Reflections de M. Turgot sur la querelle entre la Grande-

Bretagne et ses colonies, 1776; pr^paratifs de la guerre
d'Am^rique. 90p. 12mo.

13 Correspondances particuli^res sur la guerre de Plnd^pen-

dance. 50p. O.

14 Relation de la mission du P. Gaulin dans le pays des Mik-

maks et en Acadie, vers 1720. 22p. 12mo.

[A copy of this document had already been obtained and is noted in
the preceding list under no. 36.]

15 Commerce de la Looiisiane, 17e-18e si^cle, arrets du Oonseil.

20p. O.

16 Commerce de la Louisiane, 1672-1741. Various documents.

40p. O.

17 Concessions de terres k la Louisiane et liquidation des

dettes du Canada; papieps de la Commission, 1719-85. 20
file boxes.

18 Papiers de la commission des droits maritimes et de la

Compagnie des Indes relatifs k la Louisiane et au Can-
ada, 1759-89. 24 file boxes.

19 Cession de la Louisiane aux Etats-Unis; n^gociations,

trait^s, commencement du 19e si^cle. 40p. O.

20 Expedition de Roberval au Canada, 1540-43, et premiers

etablissements fran^ais en Am^rique; chartes royales et
lettres de Roberval. 30p. Q. Originals on parchment.

21 Edits de Louis 13 pour peupler la Nouvelle-France et insti-

tuer un lieutenant du Roi au Canada, 1628, 1651. lOp. Q.

22 Edit autorisant plusieurs associ^s k faire peupler la Nou-

velle-France, 1657. 5p. Q.

870 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

23 Etablissement de la compagnie du Canada; lettres

patentes et motifs, ratification, confirmation, 1627-28.
25p. O.

24 Declaration des terres que les J^suites possMent dans la

Nouvelle-France, 1663. 4p. F.

25 Lettres patentes pour la punition et I'amnistie des coureurs

de bois faisant commerce avec les sauvages au Canada,
1676-81. 4p. P.

26 M^moire du roi Louis 15 pour servir d'instruction k M. de

Vaudreuil, gouverneur du Canada, 1755, et principales
lettres de ce dernier pour Pann^e 1759. 150p. Q.

27 Lettres adress^es du Canada au Garde des sceaux sur la

guerre contre les Anglais, la prise de PAlcide, etc.
15p. O.

28 M^moire sur les consequences de la prise de Louisbourg par

les Anglais, vers 1758. 4p. F.

29 N^gociations et conventions sur les limites des possessions

anglaises et f rangaises en Am^rique et sur la guerre du
Canada, 1756. 75p. O.

80 Acquisitions de domaine, constructions et fortifications au

Canada, principalement k Quebec; etablissement de la
ville de Port-au-Prince; commerce avec les sauvagee, 17e-
18e si^cle. 1 bundle.

81 Colonisation de Quebec, 17e-18e si^cle. 8p. O.

32 Etablisflements religieux de Quebec. 17e-18e siecle. 8p. O.

33 Cathedrale et seminaire de Quebec, 17e-18e si^cle. lOp. O.

34 seminaire de Montreal; fondation, etc. 17e-18e sifecle.

lOp. Q.

85 Registre de depenses du m^me seminaire, 1742-82. 50p. Q.

86 Lettres de missionaires du Canada relatant la defaite des

Anglais k Quebec, les dem^ies de rev^que de cette ville,
etc. 17e-18e siecle. 50p. Q.

87 Instructions et correspondances des Jesuites sur leurs mis-

sions et leurs possessions au Canada, avec descriptions,
17e-18e si^cle. 200p. O.

88 Etablissement de missions au Canada, et affaires adminis-

tratives, militaires, commerciales du m^me pays, 18e
siede. 1 bundle.

39 Notice sur la chretiente du Canada, 17e si^cle. 5p. O.

40 Consultation de la Sorbonne au sujet des mariages mixtes

au Canada, 1763. 50p. O.

41 Compagnie du Castor du Canada; etablissement, etc., 18e

siecle. 18p. O.

DBSCRIPTIVE LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 371

42 Affaire Champlain, au Canada^ 18e si^cle. 4p. Q.

43 . Secours envoj^s aux Canadiens, 1792. 1 bundle.

44 M^moire sur les bois qu'on peut tirer du Canada, 18e si^cle.

lOp. O.

45 Arrets du Conseil du Roi au sujet des diff^ronds de la Com-

pagnie de la Nouvelle France avec des partieuliers, dea
concessions de terres, du commerce, de la p^che, etc.
17e-18e si^cle. 25Crp. Q.

46-49 Administration du Canada; affaires di verses, 17e-18e
si^cle. Several bundles.

50 Deux lettres ^critee de Cayenne sur la descente et P6ta-
blissement dee Frangais dans ce pays, 1653, 1688.
18p. Q.

61 Prise de Tile et du port de Cayenne par le C^® d'Estr^es;
prise du fort d'Orange; d^faite de Pamiral hollandais de
Ruyter; relations, 1664-89. 70p. O.

52 Execution du traits entre la France et le Portugal au sujet
des limites de la colonie de Cayenne du c6t6 du Br^sil,

1700. 8p. F.

63 Correspondances relatives aux missions de Cayenne, 1777,

etc. 22p. O.

64 M^moires et lettres du C^® de Genlis sur I'Am^rique en

g^n^ral, sur Saint-Domingue et les affaires militaires dea
colonies, 1773-74. 600p. O.

65 Lettres du chevalier de Laval sur les affaires de Saint*

Domingue, 1777-78. 15p. O.

66 Lettres de Saint-Domingue sur les ^tablissements fran^ais,

le guerre avec TAngleterre, etc. 17e-18e si^cle; desains
curieux repr^sentant des n^gres travaillant aux moulina
k Sucre. 20p. Q.

57 M^moire du sup^rieur des missions de Saint-Domingae;

visite de la province de Saint-Louis, 18e si^cle. lOp. Q.

58 Naturalisations d'^trangers aux lies du Vent, Saint-

Domingue, la Martinique, etc. 17e-I8e si^cle. 1 bundle*

69 Description de Pile de la Martinique par un P^re J^suite,

1701. 8p. ' F.

•60 Autre description de la m^me, 1701. 3p. O.

61 Liste des vice-rois des lies de I'Am^rique; serments dea

gouverneurs, 17e-18e allele. 5p. O.

62 Vente h la Compagnie dea Indes occidentales des Ilea

d'Am^rique appartenant k I'ordre de Malte, 1665. Ip. Q.

'CS Prise de Pile de Saint-Christophe par les Frangais, 1781.
lip. O.

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64 Adresse des habitants de la Guadeloupe au eh®*" de Mira-
beau, gouverneur, et felicitations, 18e si^le. 2p. Q.

66 Lettre d^crivant le tremblement de terre de la Jamaique,.
1692. 2p. Q.

66 Prise de Pile de la Grenade; relation des r^jouissaneeB

c^l^br^es k cette occasion, 1779. 20p. Q.

67 Prise des lies de -Gor^e et de Tabago et du fort d'Orange

sur les Hollandais, 1678. lOp. O.

68 M^moire sur le commerce de PEspagne aux Indes occiden-

tales, 17e si^cle. 20p. O.

69 Note et discours sur les missions du Br^sil et du P^rou,

1613,1706. 34p. S.

Haps

The very large maps are marked 1, medium sized on€fs 2, and:
imall ones 3.

70 Lac des Deux montagnes, pr^s Montreal, 1721. 3

71 C6te du Canada et territoire de Saint-Sulpice, pr^s Pile de-

Montreal, 1722. 2

72 Paroisses de Saint-Xavier et Sainte-Genevi^ve, au Canada,..

avec la division des terres, 1730. 3

73 Ville-Marie ou Montreal, ville, 17e si^cle. 2

74 He d'Orleans, dans le fleuve St-Laurent, 17e siMe. 3

75 Cours du St-Laurent depuis Pile d'Orl^ans jusqu'^ Pile-

d'Anticosti, 17e si^cle? 3

76 Ville de Louisbourg, 1720. 3

77 Ville de Quebec, 1744. 2 engraved plans, 3.

78 He de Montreal et environs, 1742. 3 engraved.

79 He de Sable, entre le grand banc de Terre-Neuve et la c6te-

d'Acadie, 17e si^le. 3

80 He Saint-Pierre, avec partie de Pile de Terre-Neuve, 1763..

3 engraved.

81 Three plans de la Nouvelle-Orl^ans et de la colonie de la^

Louisiane, 17e si^cle? 3

82 La Ploride, la Louisiane, et provinces adjacentes, 17e

si^cle. 3

83 Embouchure du Mississipi, avec le projet d'un port et

d'une place maritime, 1722. 3

84 La Nouvelle-Orl^ans, 1744. 3 engraved

85 Mission de la Montague (Louisiane), avec annotations^

1694. 3

86 Terrain occupy par les concessions de MM. le marquis de^

M^zi^res et des Marches aux Nouveaux Biloxy (Louisi-
ane), 17e si^cle. 3

DBSCRIPTIVB LIST OP FRE7NCH MAXXJSORIPTS 373

87 Guyane frangaise et partie de la riviere des Amazones, 18e

si^cle? 2

88 Cayenne, lie et environs, 18e si^cle. 3 with a view of fort

St Michel.

89 Guyane frangaise en 1729. 3

90 La Guadeloupe et lies voisines, 1759. 3

91 La Martinique, 18e si^ele. 3 engraved

92 La Dominique, 1778. 3 engraved

93 Port-Louis (Tabago), ville et environs, 1786. 3

94 Fort Castries (Tabago), 1787-89. 3

95 Saint-Domingue, plan g^n^ral, 1703. 3

96 Saint-Domingue en 1725. 3 engraved, with manuscript

annotations

97 Ville de Leogane et c6te, 4 plans, 18e si^cle. 3

98 L'lle k Vache et le fonds de la Grande-Terre, 18e si^cle. S
99-108, plans relating to island of Santo Domingo

99 Ville du Cap frangais et environs, 1786. 3

100 Ville de Port-au-Prince et environs, 1785. 3

101 Ville de Cayes, 1786. 3

102 Ville et bale de Saint-Louis, 1786. 3

103 Ville de Saint-Marc, 1785. 3

104 Ville du Port de Paix, 1785. 3

105 Bale et ville du M61e St Nicolas, 1786. 3

106 Ville et bale du Fort Dauphin, 1786. 3

107 Baie et bourg de Jacmel, 1786. 3

108 Baie et bourg de Tiburon, 1786. 3

109 Carte des domaines frangais et anglais dans PAm^rique

septentrionale, avec renseignements sur les diff^rends
entre les deux nations, sur la position des tribus indi-
ennes, et une notice sur les ^tablissements frangais et
anglais, vers 1748. 1

110 Cartes de la guerre d'Am^rique, indiquant diff^rentes

operations, combats, positions d'arm^es, etc. 1775-78.
5 charts, 2

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974 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

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Laurent, par le P. Paul; avec details sur les moeurs dea
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14 Relation d'un naufrage sur le m^me fleuve, 1729. 8p. Q.

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18 Voyage aux lies f ranc^aises d'Am^rique, 1696-99. 622p. Q.
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19 Liste des gouverneurs f ran^ais des lies d'Am^rique. 3p. Q.

20 Relation de Tile de Guadeloupe, par les missionaires domi-

nicains, 1647. 86f. D.
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21 Journal de la navigation de Benolt Gerard, hoUandais, dans

les Indes occidentales, oil il attaqua la flotte espagnole &
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DBSCRIPTIVB LIST OP FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 375

22 M^moires sur la Nouvelle Espagne, recueillis sur les lienx,
par Jean de Mons^gur, 1707-8. 288p. O.

^ Nouveaux m^moires touchant le Mexique, par Mons6gur,
capitaine de vaisseau, iYl4. 404p. O.
Same as preceding nimiber, enlarged, and with maps.

24 Relation de Texploration du Mexique en 1765, par Don

Antonio Bueareli. about 60p. F.
In Spanish.

25 Conquesta de Mexico por el gran capitan F. Cortez, por

Domingo de San Antonio Muilon, 1766. 649p. Q.
In Spanish.

26 Narracion de la eiudad de Mejico, corte e cabeza de toda

la America septentrional, por Don Juan de Viera, 1778.

about loOp. Q.
In Spanish.

27 M^moire sur les parties du monde r^cemment d^couvertes,

notamment la Guyane, 16e si^cle. 122p. F.

Translation of the first voyage of Sir Walter Raleigh to Guiana, in
1595.

28 Mdmoires sur le Paraguay et les ^tabliasements des

J^suites dans PAm^rique espagnole, 18e si^cle. 140f.

Appendix of the following manuscript with a beautiful map of South
America.

29 Colonias orientales del rio Paraguay o de la Plata; 1804r-5,

por Don Miguel Lastarria. 136f. Q.

Plan of reorganization and boundary between the Spanish and
Portuguese possessions. In Spanish, with maps.

50 Libro de los thesoros del Peru, por Las Casas, 16e si^cle.

97p. Q.

Dissertation on the injustice of the Spanish administration. In
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51 Relacion de todo lo succedido en la provincia del Peru desde

1543, IGe si^cle. 5Gf. F.
In Spanish.

32 Journal du voyage de Don Miguel de San Bstevan, ancien

coregidor, dans le Haut-P^rou, 1740. 73p. F.
In Spanish.

55 Proems des Pyramides de Quito, 18e si^cle. 440p. F.
Pyramids erected near the equator by La Condamlne.

54 Description des e6tes et ports du Brdsil, par J. Teixeira
Albernas, 1027. 19 maps.
In Portuguese.

35 Roteiro general com largas informaciones de toda a costa

que pertene ao estado do Brazel, 1587. about 80p. F.
Description of Bahia and other places. In Portuguese.

56 Extrait d'un journal de voyage fait aux c6tes de Guin^e

et k Buenoe-Ayres par le vaisseau du Roi la Sph^e,
1707-8. 5p. map, Q,

876 NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY

37 Relaciones varias de las Indias, 17e-18e si^cle. 446p. F.
Documents relating to the administration of the colonies, laws an<f

ordinances relating to mines, inquests, brief from Pius 5, etc. lit
Spanish.

38 Cedulas reales de las Indias y ordenanzas de minas, 17e-18e

si^ele. about 160p. F.
In Spanish.

39 Bartolome de las Casas sobre las Indias; o, Reformacion

de las Indias, 16e si^cle. about lOOp. Q.
In Spanish.

40 Jirevissima relacion de la destruccion de las Indias, por

B. de las Casas, 1552. 134f. Q.
In Spanish.

41 Del rio de las Amazonas con sus dilatadas provincias, 1639,.

por Don Martin de Saavreda. 32p. O.
Discovery of the country and other documents. In Spanish.

42 Declaration du Roi de France touchant les esclaves de

PAm^rique, leur protection, la retraite, etc. 1685. 34p.
D.

43 Histoire naturelle de V Inde occidentale par Vincent

Leblanc, 16e-17e si^cle. 164f . D.,

44 Traits des quadrup^des, oiseaux et poissons qui se trouvent

dans les Indes occidentales, 17e si^cle. llOp. O.

M1NI8TERE DE LA MARINE

1 Lettres ou dep^ches adress^es par le Ministre de la Marine

aux officiers et fonctionnaires de son d^partement. Nu-
merous documents.

2 Lettres revues des ports, ^tablissehients et colonies par le

Ministre de la Marine. Numerous documents.

3 Correspondances ^chang^es entre le Ministre et les batl-

ments arm^s. Numerous documents.

This correspondence includes accounts by La Salle, D'Hiber-
ville, and others of their expeditions to the Mississippi, details
regarding the companies of the Mississippi and Louisiana, sug-
gestions as to colonization and defense, etc.

MINISTERE DES AFFAIRES ETRANGERES.

1 Correspondance politique. Numerous documents.

2 M^moires r^dig^s au Minist^re pour les besoins du service

ext^rieur. Numerous documents.

3 M^moires et pieces adressi^s au Minist^re par les repr^-

sentants de la France a Pext^rieur. Numerous docu*
ments.
• 4 Pamphlets et pieces diverses sur la guerre d'Am^rique,.
1778-83. about 50p. F.

DEJSCRIPTIVB LIST OF FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS 377

5 M^moires politiques et militaires du due de Noailles, rou-

lant en partie sur la guerre d'Am^rique, 18e si^cle.
Iv. F.

6 Note de Napoleon sur les affaires d'Am^rique, 1810. 6p. Q.

7 N^gociation du traits de paix et de commerce entre la

France et les Etats-Unis, 1800; et n^gociations avee les
EtatsUnis de 1801 k 1803. Iv.

8 Correspondance secrete du comte de Broglie avee Louis 15,

dont une certaine partie concerne le Canada, 1752-75.
Iv.

9 Plan de defense du Canada par M. de Champeaux, 1746.

about 40p. F.

10 Divers mdmoires et documents de provenance h6t6rog6ne

relatif s k PAm^rique.
Number of documents undetermined, having not yet been calendared..

I N DEX

The superior figures tell title exact place on the page in ninths; e. g. 864*
means page 3&^, beginning in the third ninth of the page, i. e. about one
third of the way down.

Acadia, 335', 343'
Acosta, d', 367«
Adams, John, 358\ 363«
Agueeseau, Henri Frangols d', 843*
Alabamians, 340"
Anian, 363'
Anson, George, 346*
Antigonish river, 343*

Bahia Hermosa, 363*

Baye Verte, 343*

Beauchesne, Gouin de, B2T, 828%

328»
Beaurain, Chevalier de, 340^

Bedaulx, , 350»

B6ville. de, 364*

Bienville, Jean Baptiste le Moynede,

332», 333', 338», 339^, 340», 341*
Biloxi, fort, 333*, 338*, 338*, 340*,

342*
Bisacler, abb6. 345"
Bissagos islands, 324*
Blsseau, 324*
Bob6, Rev. 344*
Bois-brillant [Boisbriand], sieur

Dugu6 de, 338»
Boscawen, Edward, 345*, 346*
Boston. 350*

Bougainville, Louis Antoine de, 359*
Bouloc, lieutenant colonel, 330'
Bonrguignon, de, 325'
Bourgogne, comte de, 362*
Brazil, 322*

Brice [or Price], , 350^

Broglie, Charles Frangois, comte

de, 354*. 355', 358*, 359*, 359*, 360%

364*, 367'
Burgoyne, John, 353*, 358'
Byng, John, 346*

Cabral, Pedro Alvarez, 322^
Cadillac, Antoine de la Mothe. 334*.
337*

California, 363'

Calli^res Bonnevue, Louis Hector

de, 337*
Canada, 323*, 324'
Cape Breton. 343*, 346*

Capitaine, , 351*, 355*

Cartagena, 329*. 330*

Cassagnet, , 325'

Champlain, lake, 347*
Charleston (S.C), 350*, 351*
Chateauguay, Antoine le Moyne de;

340*
Chateaumorand, marquis de, 826*,

32y
Chicacos, 339*
Chicago, 337*
Chicottalles, 339'
Chile, 327'. 328^, 328'
Columbus, Christopher, 322*
Conchaques, 340*
Cook, James. 362f
Comwallis, Charles, 365*, 36e»
Crown Point, 347'

Darien, 328*

Dauphin island. 341*

Deane. Silas, 351*, 352*, 356', 858*,

362*, 362*

Derbanne, , 341*

Desgranges, , 347*

Detroit, 334*, 337*

Devin, , 342'

Diaz, Bartolomeu, 323*

Dieppe, 323'

Du Boismartin, , 351", 352*,

355*, 357'. 357*, 361*
Du Buysson, ie chevalier, 350*, 360'
Du Casse, Joan Baptiste, 325*, 329*,

330'
Ducoudray, Philippe Charles Jean

Baptiste Tronson, 351*, 355', 356*
Du Ru. Rev. 340*

380

NEW YORK STAT® LIBRARY

J&staing, Charles Hector, comte d'>

35»*, 361^ 362*

(
FayoUe, Du RousBeau, chevalier de,

351*, 352», 355% 357*, 30(y, 3(50»
Flanders, 363% 363»
Fleury, Frangols Louis Teisseidre,

marquis de. 352', 358*
Florida, 322', 333'

Frangols, , 325"

Francois, cape, 332", 340*, 341*
Franklin, Benjamin, 363*, 363«, 86e»
Franval, , de, 351», 355», 357',

360"
Fuentes, admiral de, 363'

-. 329*

GalUfet, -

Gates, Horatio, 353"

Gaulin, liev. Michel Antoine, 343'
•G6rard de Rayneval, Conrad Alexan-
dre, 360», 360*

Germantown (Fa.), 356»

Ghent, 363^

GImat, de, 350"

Good Hope, cape of, 322"

Gor6e, 325*

Gourgues, Dominique de, 322'

Grasse, Frangols Joseph Paul,
comte de, 364', 365*, 366*

Grenada, 326'. 359*, 367«

Guadeloupe, 326*

Guiana, 349', 350='

Haiti, 324", 325*
Hancocli, John. 352*, 354'
Havre de (irRce, 323^
Hawlte, EJdward. 347'

Hocquart, , 345"

Holland, 324»

Howe, Richard, 356», 357*. 358^

Hubert, , 341*

Iberville, Pierre le Moyne, sieur d\
326^ 32r, 329", 330", 332*, 333",
334\ 335-, 336*, 337% 338», 338*,
340*

Iroquois, 335', 337', 338'

I»le Royale, 343*

Japan, 322»
-Jefferson, Thoma«, 368*

Jesuits. 324», 345'
Jolinston, fort, 35P
Jones, Jolm Paul. 347*
Juan Don, lilug of Spain, 322*

Xalb, Joliann, baron do, 350*, 35P,
355*, 355», 357*, 357«, 358', 35^,
359*, 359", 360*, 361*

Katarakuy [or Fort Frontenac, now
Kingst(m Can.], 337'

King (Jeorge's bay, 363'

La Beauzney de, 367*

La Colombe, chevalier de, 351*

La Fayette, marquis de, 350^, 354»,

355', 357', 361% 362"
La Fond, de, 325', 325'
La Galisouni^re, comte de. 331"
La Harpe, Benard de, 340*
La Haute Maison, de, 332*
Lameth, Charles Malo-Frangols,

vicomte de, 364', 364% 365*
Lameth, Theodore, comte de, 866'
La Motte, Bols de, 346'
La Salle, Etienne Jean Gigault de»

366'
La Salle, Robert Caveller, sieur de,

323% 324% 337^
Laurens. Henry, 360*
Lauzun Biron, Anuand Louis de

Gontaut, due de, 364*
Lee, Charles, 360"
Lee, Richard Henry, SGC

Le File. , 338»

Le Maire, Rev. Frangols, 345'

Le Moyne, sec Bienville; Chateau-

guay; Iberville
Lesser, de, 350», 357% 358»
Lesser Antilles, 326*

l/e Sueur. , ;«9*

Livingston, Robert R. 368*
Louis 15, king of France. 347'
Louis 16, king of France, 34r, 366'
Ix)uislana, 331% 340». 342'
I^vell, James, 353*, 356"

Magellan, strait of, ti27\ 328% ;I28«

Maine, 34?*

Manuel, Don, king of Portugal,

322'
Marie Galante, 326»

INDBK TO LIST OF FRENCH MANUSCRIPTS

381

Marseilles, 363*

Martinique, 326*

Massacre island, 339*

Maurepas, eomte de, 354*

Mauroy, Charles Louis, vicomte de,
35r, 352*, 353*, 355', 357*. 359*,
360^ 362^

Mauroy, marquis de, 362*

Mlamis, 337*

Micmacs, 343^

Mifflin, Thomas, 360*

Mississippi river, 326*, 3?r, 329^
330=, 331\ 332*, 332^ 333*. 335%
335*, 336% 339*, 339', 341% 342*

Missouri river, 332*

Mobile. 338». 338*, 341*

Mobile bay, 326*, 339*

Mobile river, 339», 340\ 342^

Monroe, James, 368*

Montbarrey, Alexandre Marie Lie-
nor de Saint Mauris, prince de,
360*

Montcalm Gozon de Saint-V6ran,
Louis Joseph, marquis de, 347*

Montigny, Rev. Francois Jolliet,336^

Montreal. 337'

MoHns, Jean Ambroise Boyer de,
366'

Morris. Gouverneur, 356*

Moultrie, fort, 351*

Nantucket, 359*
Natchitoches. 341*
New Albion. 3aT
New Mexico, 325*
New Orleans, 341'
Newfoundland, 345'
Niagara, 337», 347*
North Island, 350*

Ontario, Lal^e, 337*

Osson [Ossun], marquis d', 366*

Ostend, 363*

Ouabache river, 332*

Panama, isthmus of. 329*
Paterson, William, 329*
Fefialosa, Don Diego Dionisio de
325'

P6nicaut, , 331*

Pennsylvania, 347*

Pensacola, 326*, 338^

Philadelphia, 350*, 355*

Pointis. Jean Bernard Louis Des-

jean, baron de, 329*, 330*
I'ontchartrain, Louis Phelypeauz,

comte de, 333*, 337*
Pontchartrain, Louis Phelypeaux,

comte de, 329*
Pontchartrain, lake, 332*
Port Escoces, 329'
Port Louis, 327*. 329*
Porto Soguro, 322*
Previllo. chevalier de, 362*
Pri(v [or Brice], , 350*

Quebec, 336*
Quivira, 325', 363*

Bace, cape, 345'

Raff(ilis Broves; chevalier de, 365*

Red river, 341*

Romonville, de, 339*

Renaudot, Eusfibe, 323*

Ricard, chevalier de, 348', 349*

Ricouart, de, 333*

Rio Grande, 324*

Rob6, Rev. 344*

Robillard, , 364*

Rochambeau, comte de, 365', 366*

Sacy, de, 330*

Sngeau, Mathieu, 324*

St Bernard's bay, 342*, 342*

Saint Clair. Arthur, 360*

St Denis, Louis Juchereau, sieur de,

330', 33y
St Germain, Claude Louis, comte

<le, 3r,2'
St Lawrence river, 343*
Ste Barbe, 337=*
Ste Lucie, 350^*
Santa Cruz, 322^ 326*
Santo Domingo, 326', 329*, 332*, 336*,

341*, 349*
Saratoga, 353'
Sauvole, de, 339'
Schuyler, Philip, 300*
Senogambia, 324*
Sofala, 323*

Surg6res, chevalier de, 326', 327*
Surg^res isiand, 332*

382

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Tliequaye, 325'

Tobago, 366"

Tonti, Alphonse de, 334*. 331*

Tonti, Henri de, 334% 330^

Trinidad, 367»

Valdivla (Chile). 328*. 328'

Valfort, de, 350», 354», 357S 358»

Valley Forge, 358«

Vanolles, de, 331^

Vera Cruz, 333»

Vlllebon, Robineau, chevalier de,

835"
ViUefort, sleur de. 328^

Villermont, Cabart de, 334*
Viomesnil, baron de, 364*
Vii-glnia, 34r, 360*
Vrigny, de, 351*

Wallez, Philippe. 363". 363»
Washington, George, 852«, 354\ 354%

356», 357*, 360S 364S 366*, 366*

3(i7»
Watronvillo, Urbain de. 866*
West Indies, 323*
Wilmington (Del.), 356*

Yorktown, 364*, 366»

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